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Towards field-scale soil moisture measurement using SAR remote sensing and the COSMOS-UK network

PhD

In Bedfordshire ()

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    PhD

This project aims at testing SAR change detection with images acquired from satellite constellations (Sentinel-1, Cosmo-Skymed), against soil moisture measurements from the newly available UK COsmic-ray Soil Moisture Observing System (COSMOS-UK network). In particular, the PhD candidate is expected to evaluate change detection with various SAR imaging configurations, soil conditions, and different change detection algorithms. From the collaboration of Cranfield University and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the candidate will have access to an interdisciplinary network of experts in Remote Sensing, Hydrology, and Soil Science. The project aims at identifying the synergies between COSMOS-UK and SAR constellations to eventually design the first system of systems for field-scale soil moisture estimation with national coverage, with numerous applications in weather forecasting, hydrology, agricultural systems, and insurance.



The studentship will be based in the Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute (CSAFI) at our main campus in Bedfordshire, with some time at Bangor University. CSAFI has 18 academics covering all aspects of soil science, currently with 20 post-doctoral researchers and 40 PhD students. We work closely with many other universities and research organizations in the UK and internationally. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to learn experimental, theoretical and modelling aspects of soil science as part of our growing multi-disciplinary team.

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  • Hydrology
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Entry requirements Applicants should hold a minimum of a UK Honours Degree at 2:1 level or equivalent in subjects such as remote sensing techniques, GIS, soil science, statistical analysis. Applicants with aptitude for field work and experience with a programming language (e.g. Matlab, Python) are particularly welcome. Only open to UK/EU residents.

Towards field-scale soil moisture measurement using SAR remote sensing and the COSMOS-UK network

Price on request