The Remote Sensing Technology Institute (IMF)

Core competence of IMF

Research and development activities at IMF are dedicated to remote sensing technology. Algorithms and methods are developed to configure processors that extract relevant geoinformation from remote sensing data. Operational processors are the prerequisite for optimal utilization of modern sensor systems for advanced scientific purposes and numerous applications. These processors are integrated into the payload ground segments of DFD and industry for national and international earth observation missions.

IMF focuses on:

• Remote sensing with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Imaging with optical sensors
• Atmospheric spectrometry
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

MF manages the air-based optical sensor suite of the EOC. The capabilities of the IMF calibration and spectrometry labs provide the basis for optimal use of remote sensing data. IMF’s expertise finds its way into the conception of various new sensor systems and earth operation missions.

Education of young academics is a major concern of IMF. In DLR’s School_Lab students are introduced to various aspects of remote sensing. Bachelor and master’s theses can be produced during hands-on participation in ongoing projects, and PhD students can work on attractive scientific problems. IMF scientists lecture at several universities.

• TU Munich - Chair of Data Science in Earth Observation