Geo-Academy had the opportunity to participate in the European Researchers' Night, which is the largest science outreach event in Europe!
At the Geo-Academy stand, attendees explored the theme of urbanization through an interactive display. Using a specially developed app that utilizes Landsat 8 satellite images, participants had the opportunity to compare satellite imagery of five major cities: Athens, Dubai, Cairo, Guangzhou, and Doha, over a period from 1986 to 2023. The app allowed users to visually track the expansion and changes in these cities due to urban development. The app, which is publicly available, provides a powerful tool for understanding urbanization trends and is accessible via this link: (Cities Urbanization).
In addition to the app, visitors could engage in a card game where they identified cities based on images captured by the International Space Station (ISS) at night. This game provided a unique perspective on how cities are seen from space, especially in terms of light patterns, infrastructure, and development.
The stand attracted over 300 visitors, who were able to learn about the capabilities and applications of satellite imagery in understanding urbanization and its relevance in their everyday lives. Participants of all ages left with a greater appreciation for how satellite technology can be used to study and monitor the growth of cities and the broader impacts of human activity on the planet.
