Institute of Geography
Topic
Integrating remote sensing optical data and laser scanning for riparian biodiversity and biomass assessment
PhD. program
Year of admission
2026
Name of the supervisor
Mgr. Miloš Rusnák, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Prírodovedecká fakulta UK
Annotation
The aim of this work is to integrate the spectral characteristics and geometric properties of point clouds for assessing biodiversity and biomass in riparian zones. The work combines the use of satellite data with the mapping of selected river sections using a handheld lidar scanner. Based on a dense point cloud, a virtual reality of the current state will be created, showing rare and endangered ecosystems and wetlands. Individual models from terrestrial scanning will then be compared with one another in a time series and with optical satellite data. The volume of stored material and the grain size composition of sediments will be analysed based on the processing of dense point clouds and their geometric properties. The work focuses on collecting data in the field and processing point clouds to analyse the relationship between vegetation and morphological changes in the river channel. This doctoral position presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects.