Dr. Tomaž Podobnikar
University of Ljubljana
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View All Publications1 October 2012 in International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation
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WDWouter Dorigo
Wouter DorigoALArko Lucieer
Arko LucieerTomaž PodobnikarAČAndraž Čarni
Andraž Čarni1 January 2003 in International Journal of Remote Sensing
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KOKristof Ostir
Kristof OstirTVT. Veljanovski
T. VeljanovskiTomaž PodobnikarZSZ. Stančič
Z. StančičThe use of remote sensing is becoming increasingly frequent in environmental studies. Recently, there has been almost no serious research of the environment performed without advanced image processing and analysis. One of the most important applications of remote sensing can be found in the case of natural disasters, where satellite imagery can be a valuable data source used in order to support rescue operations and damage estimation. With advanced studies, remote sensing can also be used to predict catastrophic events and to determine hazardous areas. This paper commences with a review of the remote sensing applications in natural hazard monitoring. Several case studies are presented, ranging from the El Ni@o devastation analysis and inundation area determination to forest fire detection and landslide observation. The Mount Mangart landslide case study is then described in greater detail. Some general remarks on landslide development are depicted and its consequences are described. A short outline of the 'Space and Major Disasters' Charter, which presented the framework for the remote sensing application to the event, is also given. Details on processing optical (SPOT, Landsat) and radar (ERS, RADARSAT) satellite imagery are presented. Both basic image interpretation and advanced GIS integration and analysis are described. The paper ends with a few general remarks on the usability of remote sensing in hazard studies and the 'Space and Major Disasters' Charter.
1 January 2005 in International Journal of Geographical Information Science
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Tomaž PodobnikarThe objective of this paper is to discuss methods of producing a digital terrain model (DTM) from different quality datasets. The current quantity of DTMs and other spatial databases offers potential for an enhanced production of DTMs with a better quality than is currently obtainable. Two methods of integrating different datasets are described in this paper. The first is based on the simultaneous interpolation of all useful spatial data sources, and is supported by a proper prediction function according to the weights. The second – weighted sum of data with geomorphologic enhancement – sequentially combines individual datasets according to their weights and is maintained by geomorphologic enhancement. The weights in both methods depend on the output of the used spatial datasets quality control. The methods are tested with regard to original methodological solutions of DTM production developed for the integration of datasets.
1 March 2005 in Computers & Geosciences
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1 June 2012 in Biological Conservation
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ISImelda Somodi
Imelda Somodi
AČAndraž Čarni
Andraž Čarni
Daniela RibeiroTomaž Podobnikar1 March 2009 in Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica Hungarica
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Tomaž PodobnikarAbout Me
Tomaž Podobnikar is a geospatial specialist with expertise in GIS, remote sensing (RS), Earth observation (EO), geodesy, and GIScience, applied across engineering, environmental, and social sciences. He has extensive experience in spatial analysis, data integration, and quality assurance.
As an associate professor at the University of Ljubljana and the Faculty of Information Studies, he has led the development of innovative geoscientific methods, including the Multidirectional Visibility Index (MVI). His work spans environmental research, space studies, visual analytics, natural/cultural heritage conservation, and social sciences. He works for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, focusing on improving data quality.
Recently, he contributed to three United Nations organizations: UNGSC (Italy), MINUSMA (Mali), and ESCWA (Lebanon). Previously, he served as Scientific Councilor (equivalent to full professor) and Head of the Department of Environmental Studies at the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. He has also consulted on EU projects for the NGO Mura Regional Development Agency Ltd. and worked with the Vienna University of Technology as well as C.N.R.S. (France).
He holds a PhD in spatial data integration/conflation, an MA in Monte Carlo methods for spatial analysis, and a BA in GIS in archaeology, all from the University of Ljubljana. He evaluates projects and has been awarded over 25 competitive grants, including the prestigious Fulbright award.