Dr Jerome O Connell - presentation made at various conferences throughout Europe as part of PhD which was funded by the EPA under the STRIVE Research Programme 2007-2013 (2007-PhD-ET-2)
Dr Jerome O Connell - presentation made at various conferences throughout Europe as part of PhD which was funded by the EPA under the STRIVE Research Programme 2007-2013 (2007-PhD-ET-2)
The talk will be divided into two parts. The first one is about geospatial open data and several Copernicus services where those data can be downloaded. The second one is about Forest and Climate project, as an example of geospatial analysis. The aim of the project was to identify the most suitable area for afforestation in Serbia by using satellite and Earth observation data. The results can be found at https://sumeiklima.org/.
The climate and earth sciences have recently undergone a rapid transformation from a data-poor
to a data-rich environment. In particular, massive amount of data about Earth and its
environment is now continuously being generated by a large number of Earth observing satellites
as well as physics-based earth system models running on large-scale computational platforms.
These massive and information-rich datasets offer huge potential for understanding how the
Earth's climate and ecosystem have been changing and how they are being impacted by humans’
actions. This talk will discuss various challenges involved in analyzing these massive data sets
as well as opportunities they present for both advancing machine learning as well as the science
of climate change in the context of monitoring the state of the tropical forests and surface water
on a global scale.
Summary of DART Electromagnetic Methodology 100111DART Project
A summary of the proposed Electromagnetic methodology to be used on the DART project. Presented at the academic and stakeholder meetings (10th and 11th January 2011 respectively) by David Stott (Leeds University).
This describes the components of JGrass-NewAGE, the system we went to develop for having a flexible set of modelling solutions to forecast the water cycle budgets of any basin.
Demonstration of the High-Resolution ALEXI ET product for the NENA region, Ch...NENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
The talk will be divided into two parts. The first one is about geospatial open data and several Copernicus services where those data can be downloaded. The second one is about Forest and Climate project, as an example of geospatial analysis. The aim of the project was to identify the most suitable area for afforestation in Serbia by using satellite and Earth observation data. The results can be found at https://sumeiklima.org/.
The climate and earth sciences have recently undergone a rapid transformation from a data-poor
to a data-rich environment. In particular, massive amount of data about Earth and its
environment is now continuously being generated by a large number of Earth observing satellites
as well as physics-based earth system models running on large-scale computational platforms.
These massive and information-rich datasets offer huge potential for understanding how the
Earth's climate and ecosystem have been changing and how they are being impacted by humans’
actions. This talk will discuss various challenges involved in analyzing these massive data sets
as well as opportunities they present for both advancing machine learning as well as the science
of climate change in the context of monitoring the state of the tropical forests and surface water
on a global scale.
Summary of DART Electromagnetic Methodology 100111DART Project
A summary of the proposed Electromagnetic methodology to be used on the DART project. Presented at the academic and stakeholder meetings (10th and 11th January 2011 respectively) by David Stott (Leeds University).
This describes the components of JGrass-NewAGE, the system we went to develop for having a flexible set of modelling solutions to forecast the water cycle budgets of any basin.
Demonstration of the High-Resolution ALEXI ET product for the NENA region, Ch...NENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
This preview presents a summary of four selected research on remote sensing drought assessment and impacts at both the regional and global levels as part of the course requirement for remote sensing for global environmental change. The papers are presented by Richard MacLean, graduate student in Geographic Information Systems for Development and Environment and Jenkins Macedo, graduate student in Environmental Science and Policy.
Af sis midterm_review_consortium_presentation_v3Bob MacMillan
This presentation summarizes the activities and results for Objective 1 of the AfSIS project - This objective aims to create and maintain a global consortium that will produce grid maps of soil properties at a fine spatial resolution of 100 m for the entire world. The slidies in this presentation highlight accomplishments and contributions towards this objective in 2010.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 preview
kellndorfer_WE3.T05.4.pptx
1. REGIONAL TO GLOBAL SCALE MAPPING OF FOREST HEIGHT, BIOMASS AND CARBON FROM MULTI-SOURCE SATELLITE AND FIELD DATA Josef Kellndorfer Alessandro Baccini, Oliver Cartus, Scott Goetz, Nadine Laporte, Richard Houghton, Wayne Walker The Woods Hole Research Center
2. Outline The National Biomass and Carbon Dataset 2000 Fusion of SRTM InSAR, optical EO products and optical data Biomass mapping with ALOS PALSAR dual-polarization data Another kind of SAR/optical data synergy
7. First attempt at 30 m resolution everJ.Kellndorfer, National Biomass and Carbon Dataset 2000
8. The Opportunity … A “millennium” opportunity exists to combine SRTM and several national data sets: National Land Cover Database 2001 Provides Landcover, Treecover, Imperviousness MRLC Landsat ETM+ Datasets 1999-2002 National Elevation Dataset Compiled from Topographic Survey data Cohesive processing for the first time around 2000 USDA Forest Inventory and Analysis Data Ca. 300,000 surveyed plots with forest attributes (including height, biomass)
10. SRTM Vegetation Response Mean Canopy Height Mean Scattering Phase Center Height SRTM Resolution Cell Mean Canopy Height Mean Radar Measured Height Ground Elevation Surface
11. SRTM Vegetation Signal Extraction Per pixel measurements have typical SAR noise characteristics -> Need to develop noise reduction approach which optimizes the retrieval of vegetation height
13. Biomass Predictor Layers Height Predictor Layers Statistical Fusion of Field and Satellite Data Validation Predicted Biomass Output Predicted Height Modeling: RandomForest For 66 ecoregions SAR Backscatter InSAR Height Optical Reflectance Input Elevation Response Variables Reference Data: US Forest Inventory and Analysis Plot Network 300,000 Plots at Full Implementation Slope Reference Data DBH/Height -> Biomass Landsat - National Land Cover Data Base 2001
15. 11 PUBLIC DATA RELEASED April 20th AT http://whrc.org/nbcd
16. Model Variable Importance Analysis with randomForest SRTM phase scattering center and derived height
17. NBCD 2000 Height and Biomass Estimates Compared with USDA Forest Inventory (FIA) at Plot Level via Bootstrap Validation NBCD Predicted Height vs. FIA Height NBCD Predicted ALD Biomass vs. FIA ALD Biomass
18. Multi-Scale NBCD Biomass Estimates Comparison with FIAEstimates Hexagon Scale [ Hex Size = ~650 km2 = ~ 160,000 ac, i.e. In ideal case: ~ 25 FIA plots ] N = 8139 NBCD 19 Mg/ha / 0.92 (RMSD/Corr.Coef.) County Scale N = 2635 NBCD 14 Mg/ha / 0.95 NBCD
19. NBCD 2000 Carbon Stock estimates Compared with USDA Forest Inventory (FIA) State Level Estimates
20. Update of NBCD with ALOS PALSAR? NBCD represents a unique product because several 30 m remote sensing products were available for the same time frame
21. USDA project: Towards Spatially Explicit Quantification of Carbon Flux (2000-2007) in Northeastern U.S. Forests Linking Remote Sensing with Forest Inventory DataInvestigators: Kellndorfer, J., Cartus, O., Houghton, R. A., Walker, W. S.Collaboration: Maurizio Santoro, GAMMA RS 655 PALSAR FBD images for 2007/08 Multi-temporal coverage: 1-5
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23. Multi-temporal combination of single image biomass estimatesSimilar to what was developed for ENVISAT ASAR C-band data (Santoro et al. 2011, RSE) and for ERS-1/2 tandem coherence (Cartus et al., 2011, RSE)
25. When aggregating to county scale … Vs. FIA county carbon statistics Vs. NBCD 2000
26. Conclusions:Two different types of SAR/InSAR/optical data synergy have beeninvestigated Availability of very different data types was the key for the successful mapping of forest biophysical parameters over large areas NBCD represents a unique product At scales of >500 m, however, ALOS PALSAR Dual polarization appeared to allow reliable biomass estimates up to ~200 t/ha
