Department of Remote Sensing

Experts in advanced spectral analysis and data processing. We apply state-of-the-art remote sensing methods to study Earth's surface dynamics, mining impacts, and planetary geology.

What We Do Meet the Team

Our Team

Experts in Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, and Geology.

Jan Jelének

Mgr. Jan Jelének

Head of Department

Specialization in radar interferometry (InSAR), monitoring of terrain subsidence, and slope stability. Licensed UAV pilot.

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Veronika Strnadová

Mgr. Veronika Strnadová, Ph.D.

Senior Researcher

Expert in imaging spectroscopy, quantitative mapping of surface mineralogy, and environmental impact assessment of mining.

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Lucie Koucká

Mgr. Lucie Koucká

Programmer & Researcher

Focus on remote sensing data processing and algorithm development (Python, IDL, etc.). Expert in UAV.

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Martin Kýhos

Ing. Martin Kýhos

Researcher

Specialist in hyperspectral data processing and UAV piloting. Focus on Virtual Reality (VR) applications, programming, and GIS analysis.

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Kateřina Fárová

Mgr. Kateřina Fárová, Ph.D.

Researcher

Specialization in radar interferometry (InSAR). Research focus on monitoring glacier dynamics and surface displacements.

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Barbora Kořínková

Mgr. Barbora Kořínková

Researcher

Focus on moisture monitoring and GIS analysis. Expert in processing UAV data (multispectral, thermal) and 3D modelling.

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Petra Sedláčková

Ing. Petra Sedláčková

Researcher

Specialization in processing multispectral and hyperspectral data. Research focus on planetary remote sensing and space exploration.

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Research Activities

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Geohazards

Geohazards & Terrain Stability

Research and monitoring of landslides and slope instabilities.

Application of InSAR, optical multispectral satellite data processing, DEM analysis, UAV surveys, and precise geodetic measurements for hazard assessment.
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Environment

Mining Impact & Restoration

Assessment of mining effects and landscape recovery.

Mapping of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), vegetation health status, and monitoring of restoration processes in post-mining areas using multi-sensor data.
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Spectroscopy

Imaging Spectroscopy

Advanced mineral mapping and quantitative soil analysis.

Utilization of hyperspectral data (VNIR-SWIR-LWIR) for quantitative modelling of surface properties using optical remote sensing algorithms.
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UAV

UAV & Multi-sensor Surveys

High-resolution surveys using various sensor platforms.

Deployment of RGB, thermal, and multispectral sensors. Generation of precise 3D terrain models, DSMs, and orthomosaics for complex geological analysis.
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Algorithms

Algorithms & Machine Learning

Custom tools for automation, detection, classification, and data processing.

Development of algorithms for automated data processing, risk assessment, and feature detection. Application of Machine Learning and custom software solutions for complex geological tasks.
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Planetary

Planetary Remote Sensing

Comparative studies of terrestrial and planetary surfaces.

Comparative studies of Earth analogues (e.g., acid mine drainage minerals) to support the mineral identification on Mars and other planetary bodies.
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Equipment & Software

State-of-the-art technology used by our department.

UAV Drones

UAV Fleet

  • DJI Matrice 350 RTK
  • DJI Matrice 600 Pro
  • DJI Mavic 4 Pro
  • DJI Air 2S
  • DJI Phantom 4 & 3
Sensors

Sensors & Cameras

  • MicaSense RedEdge-P Dual (Multispectral)
  • Workswell WIRIS Pro (Thermal)
  • Resonon Pika L (Hyperspectral)
  • OceanOptics STS-VIS microspectrometer (Hyperspectral)
Software

Software & Labs

  • Spectral Evolution Spectrometer
  • Processing: ENVI, SARscape, Erdas Imagine, SNAP
  • GIS: ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS
  • 3D Modelling: Move, Agisoft, Surfer
  • Dev: Python, IDL, MATLAB, R

Publications

Recent research articles and scientific publications.

For a complete list of publications, please visit the individual profiles of our team members.

Tools & StoryMaps

Our custom software solutions and interactive spatial narratives.

QUANTOOLS (ENVI Toolbox)

We have developed an ENVI toolbox called QUANTOOLS. It is designed for advanced spectral analysis, data processing, and interpretation.

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Eyes on the Earth

Eyes on the Earth: The Future of Responsible Mining

How MultiMiner is leveraging Earth Observation to pave the way for a sustainable and transparent raw materials sector.

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Monitoring Geohazards in Georgia

Monitoring Geohazards in Georgia

Building Resilience in the Caucasus: A Czech-Georgian Initiative focusing on prediction, prevention and evaluating geological risks in glaciated mountainous regions.

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Contact

Address & Contact

Czech Geological Survey
Department of Remote Sensing
Klárov 131/3, 118 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic

Head of Dept: jan.jelenek@geology.cz

Phone: +420 257 089 438

Dr. Strnadová: veronika.strnadova@geology.cz

Phone: +420 257 089 481

Web: https://cgs.gov.cz/