Environment
The Environment workshop will be organized by EURAC Institute for Applied Remote Sensing in Bolzano/Bozen, Italy.
Date of workshop: 22-27 February 2010
Number of participants: 15
The Institute for Applied Remote Sensing was established in 2006, following an initiative taken jointly by the provincial government of South Tyrol together with the European Academy of Bolzano. The Institute’s overall objective is the development of remote sensing applications for the Alps and other mountainous regions. Our activities are grouped into a number of major research fields: climate change, risk+vulnerability, land use+ecosystems, air quality and snow+ice. For all these fields Earth Observation (EO) data represents one amongst a number of additional information layers, for example data originating from in-situ measurements, questionnaires, maps or cadastres. The combined analysis of these various datasets requires knowledge and skills beyond a simple understanding of remote sensing technology. Hence, our philosophy is grounded in the development of applications based on “Remote Sensing Plus”, with the challenge of following integrated approaches and providing expertise, which goes beyond merely the interpretation of images.
The data supply of our own receiving station on the high mountain plateau of Ritten will enable the Institute to process and analyze satellite images in near-real-time. Near-real-time applications are in high demand from users relying on all those services that deal with monitoring and rapid response activities in relation to natural hazards and risk management.
The institutes participates currently as partner in an FP7 project: “Methods for the improvement of Vulnerability Assessment in Europe” (MOVE). MOVE aims to create knowledge, frameworks and methods for the assessment of vulnerability to natural hazards in Europe. It will use indices and indicators to help improve societal and environmental resilience. Emphasis will be placed on clear, capable measurement and accounting for uncertainties. MOVE will identify gaps in existing methodologies. It will produce a conceptual framework that is independent of scale and hazard type. It analyzes physical (technical) environment, economic, social cultural and institutional vulnerability. These will be measured for specific hazards and at different geographical scales.
About Bolzano/Bozen
Bolzano in Italian, Bozen in German. Founded by the Romans in 14 BC the today’s capital of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol belonged for centuries to the Austrian Empire and only after World War I became part of Italy. Often defined as gateway to the Dolomite mountains, it is a melting pot of Italian, German and Ladin cultures, languages and cuisines. Surrounded by mountains and wine yards, the town of Bolzano/Bozen with bike paths covering an area of 40 kilometers is an ideal place for sport and nature enthusiasts! What can intrigue researchers working in Bolzano/Bozen? Management and preservation of natural resources, minority issues and multilingualism as well as over 5.000 years old Ötzi mummy are high on the research Agenda. In short: a perfect place for experimenting science in labs and outdoor!
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Read more about the instituteAbout accomodation in Bolzano/Bozen
Hotel Capello di Ferro (2 star bed and breakfast)
Via Bottai 21, Bolzano (location in city centre, distance to EURAC: 10 mins walk)
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Rooms |
Available places |
Discounted Price with breakfast (taxes included) |
Discounted Price with breakfast and dinner (taxes included) |
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7 Single rooms |
7 |
35 EUR |
45 EUR |
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15 Double rooms |
30 |
30 EUR |
40 EUR |
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6 Triple rooms |
18 |
27 EUR |
37 EUR |
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2 Quadruple rooms |
8 |
25 EUR |
35 EUR |
Discounted prices, per night per person
Breakfast: typical South Tyrolean buffet, with sweet and salted snacks, coffee, tea
Dinner: 1 starter; 1 main course with side dish; drinks not included
Rooms will be booked on first come first serve. Please confirm your choice and duration of stay by 30 October 2009.
We do not guarantee the prices mentioned below if confirmation is not received by the date specified.
Payments must be made directly at the hotel on the day of arrival
