Software licenses and use cases:
- Agisoft Metashape: Photogrammetric processing of digital images; generates 3D spatial data such as DSM/DTM, point clouds, orthophotos, and 3D meshes
- Pix4D: Photogrammetry software for drone data; outputs include DSM/DTM, point clouds, orthophotos, and 3D meshes
- Catalyst Professional: Geospatial desktop suite for remote sensing, photogrammetry, and Earth Observation; supports optical and SAR imagery
- eCognition: Advanced object-based image analysis for automated processing of remote sensing and GIS data.
- ArcGIS Pro: Comprehensive GIS software for advanced mapping, spatial analytics, and data management.
Computer specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00 GHz
- Memory: 64 GB RAM
- Operating system: Windows 11 Enterprise (64-bit)
- 8 GPU (recommended for deep learning workloads)
Cloud Server Processing:
Students also have access to the Norwegian Research and Education Cloud (NREC), an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform designed for demanding computation and large-scale data storage needs.