FERN.Lab is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team within the Section of Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at the GFZ. It brings together scientists, software developers, and designers to translate cutting-edge earth observation and remote sensing research into real-world impact. Working horizontally and in close collaboration, the team focuses on making complex satellite data, methods and knowledge accessible and usable—especially for fields shaped by global change, like agriculture, conservation, and infrastructure monitoring.

The goal is to make remote sensing data “transfer ready”—easy to access, process, and integrate into existing tools and cloud systems. Teammembers also place a major emphasis on co-design and stakeholder engagement through capcity building and knowledge transfer. By working side-by-side with Stakeholders from different sectors, the team ensures the solutions meet real needs and bridge the gap between research and application. The projects are diverse, impactful and the team environment reflects this dynamic. Members prioritize agile development and open communication supporting each other when problems or difficulties arise.

Contact
Dr. Alison Beamish, Dr. Robert Behling
Phone: +49 331 6264-1115

Address
GFZ Helmholtz Center for Geosciences
Section 1.4 Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

More information
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