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Geodesy Division Highlights at EGU24: Your Essential Guide

, and April 5, 2024
Geodesy Division Highlights at EGU24: Your Essential Guide
Austria Center Vienna (Picture courtesy: Holger Steffen).

We have been a bit quiet during March, but that was only for a good reason: to prepare lots of engaging activities and short courses for the EGU General Assembly. So, let’s find out what’s waiting for you at the GA24. But a quick reminder that this is just a small preview of the many other exciting events planned for GA, such as the co-organised short courses and networking activities ...[Read More]

Bits and Bites of Geodesy – Satellite radar altimetry: How do we know that sea level is rising?

and March 1, 2024
Bits and Bites of Geodesy – Satellite radar altimetry: How do we know that sea level is rising?
Figure courtesy: Öykü Koç

In a previous post, Thomas Frederikse briefly explained how geodesy is used to observe sea level change. In this part of Bits & Bites, Bene delves deeper into the topic. Rising sea levels are one of the consequences of climate change that already impacts people in low-lying coastal regions, and the future prospects are not exactly encouraging as well. We know that rising sea levels are caused ...[Read More]

Expanding the picture: What does a geodesist look like?

and February 16, 2024
A graphical illustration in watercolour optic with human silhouettes in different colours, and several smaller elements such as an ocean and a satellite.
Figure courtesy: Öykü Koç

Think of a geodesist. What names come up in you? What do they look like? Do they have glasses? Is their hair short or long, grey or blonde? What’s their country of origin? Can you imagine them wearing a dress? And how come so many of them run marathons? I’m joking, but hopefully you get the picture. Geodesists, especially the ones in power positions, are not the most diverse bunch of people. Since ...[Read More]

Bits and Bites of Geodesy — Where is the centre of the Earth? Why do we care?

and January 19, 2024
Bits and Bites of Geodesy — Where is the centre of the Earth? Why do we care?
Figure courtesy: Öykü Koç

We introduce you to our new blog series Bits & Bites of Geodesy. In this blog post series, we aim to communicate small chunks of geodetic fun facts that are easy to digest. In short, posts meant for everyone, facts about geodetic measurement techniques, challenges, and concepts are presented. These bite-sized articles will unravel the often-overlooked details and intricate aspects of geodetic ...[Read More]