The Earth is an intricately coupled system, and simulating its behavior (from volcanic eruptions to global climate shifts) requires immense computational brute force. For decades, computers have been the quiet backbone of geosciences. Today, however, we stand at a major inflection point. High-Performance Computing (HPC) is pushing the boundaries of high-resolution simulations, while emerging technologies …[Read More]
Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems
From the Lab to the Open Air: The Struggle of Making Sensors That Don’t Lie
In scientific papers, measuring gases in the atmosphere sounds like a straightforward task: you buy a sensor, you calibrate it, and you let it collect data. However, anyone who worked on this knows that the real atmosphere is a hostile environment for delicate electronics and precision optics. Among humidity saturating your circuits, brutal temperature swings, …[Read More]
GI and PS Joint Campfire. Investigation of Planetary Bodies: Analog Studies And Mission Concepts
The Geoscience Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) and Planetary and Solar System Sciences (PS) Divisions of the EGU are excited to host the first joint campfire event, shifting our gaze upward and outward. On Monday, 26 January at 4 pm CET, we invite the geoscience community to a session dedicated to the frontiers of space …[Read More]
Google Earth Engine, a pioneer tool for environmental solutions
Since 2018, Google Earth Engine (GEE) has granted free access to various institutions for academic and non-profit scientific use. The goal of this initiative is to process large amounts of satellite imagery exclusively over the internet (cloud). This innovative option enabled thousands of users from around the world to investigate environmental phenomena at varying resolutions, …[Read More]
GI Campfire – Artificial Intelligence: Exploring New Frontiers in Geoscience
The Geoscience Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) Division of the EGU is opening its 2025 Campfire series with an event dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Campfire will take place on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 16:00 CET and will be coordinated by the Early Career Scientists (ECS) team of the GI Division. Campfires are …[Read More]
Advancing Geosciences: Innovation and Community in the GI Division
The Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) Division is one of the many divisions within the EGU. However, have you ever wondered what the GI division does? Our mission is to advance geoscientific research by promoting innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in instrumentation, technology, and data systems across all geoscience disciplines. We are an interdisciplinary …[Read More]