The concept of Earth Observation (EO) aims to analyze the atmosphere, land surfaces, and waters using terrestrial, airborne, and satellite remote sensing platforms. EO generates massive influxes of data documenting terrestrial and aquatic systems, leading to a paradigm shift in the observation and measurement of ecosystem dynamics at different spatiotemporal scales. The increased availability of data in this field is accompanied by the development of cutting-edge monitoring tools, often based on a combination of diverse remote sensing technologies and ground-based validation, providing innovative products that can be used for research, modeling, planning strategies, and decision-making. For the study of river systems, EO provides data spanning a broad disciplinary spectrum, from hydraulic processes to ecosystem monitoring.

This conference will focus on recent advances in the field of EO and field measurements of river systems. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, address current scientific challenges and obstacles, and outline future developments related to the use of remote sensing data and its validation on the ground in the field of river science.

The planned sessions will cover

• integration of EO with in-situ measurement systems
• definition of new monitoring services
• use of innovative sensors and EO data
• impact of EO advancements on environmental policies and management

The opportunity to demonstrate how EO plays a role in a wide range of topics will foster discussions among experts from different disciplines, thereby promoting collaborations to solve problems that require a trans- and interdisciplinary approach.

During the congress, we will bring together researchers and water managers from around the world, uniting leading teams working on EO technology and field measurements in fluvial systems, encompassing a broad range of research fields, from geophysics and geography to water resources management and land planning.

Organized by renovated scholars with the support of international associations like IAHR and supported by LeStudium, the University of Tours, and the Institute of Geophysics PAS, this conference will offer an academic environment that fosters intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Convenors

Michael Nones, LE STUDIUM Visiting Researcher

FROM Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences – PL
IN RESIDENCE AT CItés, TERritoires, Environnement et Sociétés (CITERES) / CNRS, University of Tours – FR 

Stéphane Rodrigues 
CItés, TERritoires, Environnement et Sociétés (CITERES) / CNRS, University of Tours – FR