YCHANGE: Project samples's files

Project Sample: Living on the edge of a volcano"

Martin Hämmerle — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:59:02 +0100

This zip file contains:

An overview of the sample project "Living on the edge of a volcano" (Italy),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Living on the edge of a volcano" (Example Etna),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Living on the edge of a volcano" (Example Vesuvius).

Project description

The course “Living on the edge of a volcano” mainly focusses on human-environment-interactions at a volcanic landscape. The Italian volcanoes Etna and Vesuvius are both implemented in the everyday-life of the population, but both locations show differ-ences in their land-use structures. Students investigate those differences by using satellite data. They assess implications for people liv-ing close to these volcanoes as well as discuss potential conflicts between the local environ-ment and the inhabitants of these regions.

Project sample: Observation of forest changes in the Jizera Mountains

Josef Laštovička — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:58:17 +0100

In this work, we focus on the restoration of forests in the Jizera Mountains. Your task is to observe this area in two frames from different periods and to compare the development of this site in terms of mining, development, changes in agriculture and land management, based on the Remote Sensing methods. The area is located in the northern, central part of the Czech Republic. It is a border area that is specific to its mountainous surface. Larger towns can be named Liberec or Jablonec nad Nisou. The region is affected by significant changes in the forest ecosystems and, thus, an interesting study area especially for applying remote sensing methods.

Project sample: Pozorování změn lesů v Jizerských Horách

Josef Laštovička — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:57:07 +0100

V rámci této práce se zaměřujeme na obnovování lesů v oblasti Jizerských Hor. Vaším úkolem je pozorovat tuto oblast na dvou snímcích z různých období a na základě metod DPZ porovnat vývoj této lokality z hlediska těžby, zástavby, změn zemědělství a hospodaření s půdou. Oblast se nachází v severní, centrální části České republiky. Jedná se o pohraniční oblast, která je specifická svým hornatým povrchem. Z větších měst můžeme jmenovat Liberec či Jablonec nad Nisou. Velmi typické pro tyto oblasti jsou výrazné změny ploch lesních ekosystémů.

Project sample: Zábor zemědělské půdy v okolí aglomerace Prahy

Josef Laštovička — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:55:08 +0100

V rámci této práce se zaměřujeme na vliv člověka z pohledu úbytku zemědělsky obhospodařovaných ploch. Konkrétně se zaměřme na oblast Prahy, která se nachází v samotném srdci střední Evropy. Město Praha, které je velmi často navštěvováno turisty celého světa, prošlo velkým socioekonomickým vývojem za poslední dvě století, s nímž souvisí i samotná podoba a rozložení této aglomerace. Více než milion stále žijících obyvatel zde každodenně pracuje a odhaduje se, že na půl milionu obyvatel denně dojíždí do Prahy za prací. Toto město je tedy pod velkým tlakem z hlediska dopravní, obslužní, datové i dodavatelské infrastruktury. To vedlo k celé řadě proměn a obecnému rozrůstání tohoto města do širokého okolí.

Project sample: The use of agricultural land in the vicinity of Prague agglomeration

Josef Laštovička — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:54:08 +0100

In this work, we focus on human influence from the point of view of the decline of agri-managed areas. Specifically, we will focus on the area of Prague, which is located in the very heart of Central Europe. The city of Prague, which is very often visited by tourists around the world, has undergone great socio-economic development over the last two centuries, which is also related to the form and distribution of this agglomeration. More than a million living people work here every day and it is estimated that half a million people travel daily to Prague. This city is therefore under great pressure in terms of transport, service, data and supply infrastructure. This has led to a number of changes and the general expansion of this city into a wide area.

Project Sample: Greenhouse farming in Almería (Spain)

Martin Hämmerle — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:02:58 +0100

This zip file contains:

An overview of the sample project "Greenhouse farming in Almería" (Spain),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Greenhouse farming in Almería" (Spain; base year 1987),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Greenhouse farming in Almería" (Spain; base year 2016).

Project description

The example of greenhouse farming in Almería deals with human induced environmental transformation and land-use change caused by intensive agriculture. In past decades, fruit plantations in southern Spain have been expanding tremendously. Large areas are covered by a variety of glasshouses instead of natural landscapes. Students analyse the transformation of the environment by working with satellite data as well as assess regional impacts on people and the envi-ronment.

Project Sample: Gewächshäuser in Almería (Spanien)

Martin Hämmerle — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:01:41 +0100

Hier finden Sie:

Eine kompakte Übersicht zum Beispielprojekt "Gewächshäuser in Almería" (Spanien),
Die Anleitung für das Beispielprojekt "Gewächshäuser in Almería" (Spanien; Satellitenbilder mit Bezugsjahr 1987),
Die Anleitung für das Beispielprojekt "Gewächshäuser in Almería" (Spanien; Satellitenbilder mit Bezugsjahr 2016)

Projektbeschreibung

Das Beispiel der Gewächshäuser in Almería beschäftigt sich mit den durch intensive Landwirtschaft verursachten Umweltveränderungen und dem Landnutzungswandel. In den vergangenen Jahrzehnten haben sich Gemüse- und Obstplantagen in Südspanien dramatisch ausgebreitet. Statt einer naturbelassenen Landschaft sind breite Landstriche mit unterschiedlichen Arten von Gewächshäusern bedeckt. Die Schüler/-innen analysieren die Umweltveränderungen mithilfe von Satellitenbildern und bewerten die regionalen Auswirkungen für Mensch und Natur.

Project Sample: Lignite Mining in the Rhineland (Germany)

Martin Hämmerle — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:19:24 +0100

This zip file contains

An overview of the sample project "Lignite Mining in the Rhineland" (Germany),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Lignite Mining in the Rhineland" (Germany; base year 2011),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Lignite Mining in the Rhineland" (Germany; base year 1992)

Project description

The example of lignite mining in the Rhineland represents a prime example of human induced environmental transformations in Germany. The scale of the open pivot mining operations results in several profound changes in landscape and environment. The students assess the regional impact of lignite mining by analysing satellite images and evaluate respective consequences for people and environment.

Project Sample: Braunkohletagebau Rheinland

Martin Hämmerle — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:17:11 +0100

Hier finden Sie:

Eine kompakte Übersicht zum Beispielprojekt "Braunkohletagebau im Rheinland" (Deutschland),
Die Anleitung für das Beispielprojekt "Braunkohletagebau im Rheinland" (Deutschland; Satellitenbilder mit Bezugsjahr 1992),
Die Anleitung für das Beispielprojekt "Braunkohletagebau im Rheinland" (Deutschland; Satellitenbilder mit Bezugsjahr 2011)

Projektbeschreibung:

Das Beispiel des Braunkohleabbaus im Rheinland bietet ein anschauliches Beispiel für Umweltveränderung durch den Menschen in Deutschland. Die Dimension der Tagebauanlagen verursachen eine Reihe von tiefgreifenden Veränderungen der dortigen Landschaft und Umwelt. Die Schüler/-innen beurteilen die regionalen Auswirkungen des Braunkohletagebaus auf Basis von Satellitenbildanalysen und bewerten die entsprechenden Konsequenzen für Mensch und Natur.

Project Sample: Flooding in Switzerland

Martin Hämmerle — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:14:21 +0100

This zip file contains:

An overview of the sample project "Flooding in Switzerland",
The instructions for completing the sample project "Flooding in Switzerland" (base year 2016),
The instructions for completing the sample project "Flooding in Switzerland" (base year 2015)

Project description

The majority of natural hazards driven by climate change belong to the hydro-meteorological grouping including for example floods and drought. Risk, frequency and intensity of these hazards in an area are influenced by changes in climatic variables.

Overall, hydro-meteorological hazards are considered a greater threat than geophysical hazards such as earthquakes or landslides, given the extensive areas affected. The EEA (2012) identifies river flooding together with wind related storms as the most important natural hazards in the EU in terms of economic loss. The spatial distribution of high and very high flood hazard risk did not change significantly from 2002 to 2012. However, flood occurrence is projected to increase even further with climate change. The main reason for high flood occurrence is the general increase in winter precipitation, apparent in almost all regions of Europe except in the Mediterranean.

The students assess the regional impact of floodings in Switzerland by analysing satellite images and evaluate respective consequences for people and their environment.