Our public lecture series “Sustainability in Computer Science” continues…

Oliver Bimber heads the Institute of Computer Graphics at JKU Linz.

His lecture is on “Seeing the Unseen: Unlocking Occluded Ecosystems from Above”.

Abstract

Over the past decade, we have focused on developing novel aerial imaging technologies designed to mitigate the challenges of vegetation occlusion in complex ecosystem environments. By integrating advanced signal processing with machine learning, our methods aims to reveal targets and patterns that are otherwise obscured by dense forest canopies or heavy agricultural foliage. The resulting technology has been adapted to a variety of operational platforms, spanning unmanned drones, manned aircraft, and ground-based robotic systems. This talk will present a comprehensive summary of the technical achievements and milestones reached throughout this long-term research initiative. It will examine how drones are applied across distinct fields, such as wildlife conservation, forest ecology, and precision agriculture.

Online Event

Switch on your laptop and join us via Zoom! Whether you’re a student, a professional looking to expand your knowledge, or a citizen interested in sustainability issues – this lecture series is open to everyone.

Public Lecture Series “Sustainability in Computer Science”

Sustainability is not an optional feature. Targeting economic, social, and ecological issues through sustainable development has become a must, not least since the publication of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. Computer Science (CS), and more prominently and recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI), is hailed as the solution to many sustainability problems (and yes, it is!). Still, energy efficiency and CO2 reduction must be considered to ensure fair and ecological use of resources. Hence, dealing with CS and sustainability involves two faces of the same coin: Sustainability with CS, and Sustainability for CS.

This public lecture series is unique in Austria, with all Austrian CS departments and faculties participating under the auspices of Informatik Austria. We want to raise awareness for the utmost importance of sustainability in CS, demonstrating research solutions to various problems, and triggering developments for a sustainable future.

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