NKUA Remote Sensing Lab Group

🚀 Final Announcement
Advanced Summer School: Close-Range Remote Sensing in Geospatial Applications
We are excited to invite you to a 5‑day immersive summer school that blends cutting‑edge theory with intensive fieldwork in one of Greece’s most iconic coastal landscapes.
🔍 What you will learn
Engage hands-on with advanced geospatial technologies:
• Terrestrial Laser Scanning (LiDAR)
• UAS (Drone) mapping
• GNSS surveying
• Use state-of-the-art field equipment
• Acquire and process your own datasets
• Receive an official training certification
📅 When
6–10 July 2026
📍 Where
Navarino Environmental Observatory
Voidokilia Natura Area, Greece
🏫 Organized by
Remote Sensing Laboratory,
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
📌 Important Dates
15/03 – Applications open
20/04 – Applications close
05/05 – Notification of acceptance
31/05 – Down payment (300€)
20/06 – Final payment
💶 Fees include
✔ 5-day accommodation
✔ Meals
✔ Transport to field sites
✔ Full training program
✔ Exploration of the stunning coastal & tectonic environment of Voidokilia
🔗 Apply (motivation letter is necessary) & learn more at....
https://crrs.cce.uoa.gr/

🚀 Final Announcement
Advanced Summer School: Close-Range Remote Sensing in Geospatial Applications
We are excited to invite you to a 5‑day immersive summer school that blends cutting‑edge theory with intensive fieldwork in one of Greece’s most iconic coastal landscapes.
🔍 What you will learn
Engage hands-on with advanced geospatial technologies:
• Terrestrial Laser Scanning (LiDAR)
• UAS (Drone) mapping
• GNSS surveying
• Use state-of-the-art field equipment
• Acquire and process your own datasets
• Receive an official training certification
📅 When
6–10 July 2026
📍 Where
Navarino Environmental Observatory
Voidokilia Natura Area, Greece
🏫 Organized by
Remote Sensing Laboratory,
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
📌 Important Dates
15/03 – Applications open
20/04 – Applications close
05/05 – Notification of acceptance
31/05 – Down payment (300€)
20/06 – Final payment
💶 Fees include
✔ 5-day accommodation
✔ Meals
✔ Transport to field sites
✔ Full training program
✔ Exploration of the stunning coastal & tectonic environment of Voidokilia
🔗 Apply (motivation letter is necessary) & learn more at....
https://crrs.cce.uoa.gr/

crrs.cce.uoa.gr

🌍 2nd announcement for our upcoming “Advanced Summer School: Close-Range Remote Sensing in Geospatial Applications”!

When📅: July 6-10, 2026
Where📍: Navarino Environmental Observatory, Voidokilia Natura Area
Organization 📓 : Remote Sensing Laboratory of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.

Join us for a 5-day immersive experience combining theory and field practice in:
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning (LiDAR)
- UAS
- GNSS surveying
- Field data acquisition

Participants will be hosted at the NEO research facility and explore the stunning coastal and tectonic landscape of Voidokilia — a natural lab for geospatial science.

🔗 Check the details below and contact us for registration!

🌍 1st announcement for our upcoming Summer School on Close-Range Remote Sensing!

When📅: July 2026
Where📍: Navarino Environmental Observatory, Voidokilia Natura Area
Organization 📓 : Remote Sensing Laboratory of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.

Join us for a 5-day immersive experience combining theory and field practice in:
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning (LiDAR)
- UAS
- GNSS surveying
- Field data acquisition

Participants will be hosted at the NEO research facility and explore the stunning coastal and tectonic landscape of Voidokilia — a natural lab for geospatial science.

🔗 Express your interest by contacting us and stay tuned for registration details!

🔍 3D Mapping in Action – Inside the Heart of the Quarry

High-resolution terrestrial laser scanning was conducted inside an active marble quarry to capture structural features, discontinuities, and vein networks in unprecedented detail.
These datasets provide essential information for geotechnical analysis, structural integrity assessments, and digital archiving of this unique geological environment.

Monitoring Rockfall Risk in Santorini Island

During the last few weeks, the marine region NE of Santorini Island complex has experienced intense seismic activity, raising concerns about potential rockfalls in high-risk areas. Researchers of the Remote Sensing Lab of the .gr are working diligently to survey, map and assess these risks using cutting-edge technology.
To ensure high-detail and high-accuracy data collection during a multi-temporal study, we are deploying a high end Matrice 350 RTK UAS, equipped with a state-of-the-art L2 airborne sensor and a Phantom 4 RTK for higher detail facet recordings. This advanced system allows us to precisely scan and analyze the steep caldera terrain, helping to optimize risk mitigation measures and improve public safety.

-Our focus areas: Ammoudi, Armeni, Old Harbor, Athinios, and Korfou bay—identified by the as critical zones requiring higher scale observations.

-Our goal? To provide accurate geospatial data enhancing early rockfall detection and support targeted technical measures for safeguarding these highly touristic locations.

Monitoring Rockfall Risk in Santorini Island

During the last few weeks, the marine region NE of Santorini Island complex has experienced intense seismic activity, raising concerns about potential rockfalls in high-risk areas. Researchers of the Remote Sensing Lab of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens are working diligently to survey, map and assess these risks using cutting-edge technology.
To ensure high-detail and high-accuracy data collection during a multi-temporal study, we are deploying a high end DJI Matrice 350 RTK UAS, equipped with a state-of-the-art L2 airborne sensor and a Phantom 4 RTK for higher detail facet recordings. This advanced system allows us to precisely scan and analyze the steep caldera terrain, helping to optimize risk mitigation measures and improve public safety.

-Our focus areas: Ammoudi, Armeni, Old Harbor, Athinios, and Korfou bay—identified by the as critical zones requiring higher scale observations.

-Our goal? To provide accurate geospatial data enhancing early rockfall detection and support targeted technical measures for safeguarding these highly touristic locations.

Καινοτόμα αποστολή του ΕΚΠΑ στην Σαντορίνη για τα κατολισθητικά φαινόμενα Ποιες περιοχές τίθενται στο μικροσκόπιο

🌍 Field work at Samaria Gorge in Crete: A Project on Rockfall Risk and Safety Preparedness 🏞️

In October, our team from the Remote Sensing Laboratory at the .geology.nkua of the .gr conducted an in-depth investigation of the Samaria Gorge in Crete. This extraordinary landscape draws countless visitors each season, yet its steep cliffs and rugged terrain make rockfall a significant safety concern, especially after earthquakes and storm events.
Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), 360° cameras, and GNSS equipment, we mapped the 13km long pathway along the gorge and assessed high-risk rockfall areas within. Our goal? To provide precise, quantified data and actionable insights for local authorities, helping them make informed decisions for the implementation of effective safety measures before the next tourist season that begins next May.
This project underscores the vital role of close-range remote sensing as a useful tool for engineering geologists, in creating safer environments for both locals and visitors.
Special thanks to employees who made this exploration possible—we’re eager to see how our findings support enhanced safety in this incredible UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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🚨 Rockfall at "Xi" Beach, Kefalonia Island 🚨

Two days ago (June 2nd, 2024), a significant rockfall occurred in , affecting the residents and visitors of isl., . Since 2020, the Laboratory research team at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has been diligently monitoring the steep slopes, surrounding the beachfront using Leica Geosystems, and DJI equipment with the support of METRICA AE, Hexagon AB SmartNet. Our goal is to evaluate potential risk areas along the beach and provide local authorities with crucial information and insights about the safety of the visitors.

Our study, utilizing algorithms like the , identified failing areas leading to potential rockfalls in the future. We're pleased to report that our efforts successfully pinpointed the exact location of yesterday's rockfall, preventing any human casualties (see figures below, today's photographs by Efthymios Lekkas).

This incident underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and proactive measures in safeguarding tourists and local communities, subjects that are taught in the Postgraduate Program "Environmental, Disasters, and Crisis Management" https://edcm.edu.gr/.