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GIS AND REMOTE SENSING
The use of geospatial technology is changing the way we look at planet Earth. It is revolutionising everything we do; from enhancing humanitarian efforts such as disease control and urban planning, to providing innovative approaches for environmental monitoring.
At Ulster the focus is on applying geospatial information to topics in ecology, human and physical geography, geology, engineering, heritage and hydrology.
The global GIS market is currently valued at around £10 billion, with continued growth expected in the coming years. With that expansion comes increased demand for graduates skilled in remote sensing and GIS technology.
MURLOUGH RESERVE
Digital elevation model of the Murlough Nature Reserve derived from a drone survey.
These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer accurate and rapid 2D and 3D surveys for environmental and industrial applications when mounted with remote sensors such as digital cameras and lasers.
CHIRRIPO (1917)
Remotely-sensed digital elevation model of the SS Chirripo WW1 shipwreck site in Belfast Lough. Our students were directly involved in collecting and processing these data.
UNESCO estimates that there are approximately 3 million shipwrecks worldwide. These wrecks are of significant environmental, cultural, and historical importance, as they may be war graves, potential sources of pollution, archaeological resources, biodiversity hotspots, and obstacles to offshore renewable energy developments and marine engineering projects.
TULLYCHURRY
Drone footage used to track forest clearance at Tullychurry in Co. Fermanagh.
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