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PODCAST

The Scene From Above Podcast

thriveGEO presents Season 15 of this podcast, bringing you informal discussions about the cool things in the world of Earth observation. If you have questions, comments or corrections about this podcast, you can contact us on LinkedIn. Don"t forget to watch us on YouTube!

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55:36

S15E5: STAC – A common language for finding...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of Scene from Above, Julia Wagemann speaks with Matthias Mohr, independent software developer and one of the key contributors to the STAC (SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog) and STAC API specifications.STAC has become foundational to how Earth observation data is discovered and accessed across cloud platforms. But its origins lie in a fragmented landscape of portals, inconsistent metadata, and incompatible APIs. Matthias shares how STAC emerged from practical needs within the community

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40:22

Scene from Above — Season 15, Episode 4 What...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2026/01/30

In this episode of Scene from Above, Julia Wagemann speaks with Aimee Barciauskas, Data Engineer at Development Seed, about what it actually takes to make Earth observation data usable at scale.For the past seven years, Aimee has worked closely with NASA’s IMPACT team, supporting the agency’s transition to cloud-native workflows. From initiatives like the Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform (MAAP) to community-driven tooling and documentation, her work sits at the intersection of data

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47:51

S15E3: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2025/03/10

In this episode, we speak with Swetha Kolluri, who works on AI and Digital Innovations at the World Bank. Previously serving as Head of Experimentation at UNDP in India, Swetha has dedicated her career to applying frontier technologies to social and environmental challenges. With her background spanning rural development, data science, and sustainability initiatives across India and the US, she brings unique perspectives on transformative solutions using AI and cloud computing.In this conversation,

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44:29

S15E2: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Welcome to Season 15, during which we will host a series of conversations around the question: 'Is the future of geospatial in the cloud?' With ever increasing amounts of satellite data and computational power available, moving geospatial workflows to the cloud opens the doors to powerful insights. But what does it take to really switch to doing things in a cloud-native way? Let's find out together.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Brianna R. Pagán, Deputy Manager of the NASA Goddard Earth Sciences

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49:32

S15E1: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Welcome to Season 15, during which we will host a series of conversations around the question: 'Is the future of geospatial in the cloud?' With ever increasing amounts of satellite data and computational power available, moving geospatial workflows to the cloud opens the doors to powerful insights. But what does it take to really switch to doing things in a cloud-native way? Let's find out together.In the first episode, we talk to Jed Sundwall, the Executive Director of Radiant Earth. Jed has been

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30:27

S14E1: European Union Deforestation free Regulation...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2023/11/27

In the first episode of Season 14, we talk to Dr. Vivian Ribeiro about the challenges and opportunities of the new European Union Deforestation free Regulation (EUDR) in the Earth Observation Sector. Dr. Vivian Ribeiro is a senior data scientist at the Stockholm Environment Institute and currently leads the spatial intelligence team in the Trase - Intelligence for Sustainable Trade initiative. She is also the co-founder and technical coordinator of the Do Pasto ao Prato app, a collaborative

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50:02

S13E6: Forest Carbon Monitoring with Dr. Lola Fatoyinbo

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2023/04/06

In the last episode of Season 13, we talk to Dr. Lola Fatoyinbo about SAR, LiDAR, passive multispectral data, mangroves, biomass estimation, carbon stocks, payment ecosystem services, science communication & much more. Dr. Lola Fatoyinbo, is a NASA scientist!! She is Research Scientist in the Biospheric Sciences Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center based in Maryland, USA, where she studies forest ecology and ecosystem structure with multi-source remote sensing. Dr. Fatoyinbo has a Doctorate in

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45:28

S13E5: Empowering geospatial innovation with Sabrina...

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2023/03/02

This episode features Sabrina Szeto, who is a geospatial consultant who empowers organizations to use geospatial data and technology. She is a Google Developer Expert for Earth Engine. Sabrina has a Masters in Forestry from Yale University and a BA in Anthropology from Princeton University. She also is the co-founder and former Director of Women+ in Geospatial and is currently based near Munich, Germany.Website: https://sabrinaszeto.com/our-work Twitter: https://twitter.com/SabrinaSzeto Mastodon:

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43:06

S13E4: GNSS to study natural hazards with Dr. Lujia Feng

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2023/01/31

This episode features Dr. Lujia Feng, a Principal Research fellow at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She is a geodesist who is trained as a geologist and geophysicist and now explores the atmosphere. In her research, Dr. Feng uses GNSS to study natural hazards related to tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes and climate. Listen in as Dr. Gopika Suresh talks to Dr. Lujia Feng about Southeast Asia, seismology, atmospheric water vapour from GNSS, challenges

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46:50

S13E3: Deforestation in the Amazon biome with Dr....

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2023/01/05

This episode features Dr. Tahisa Kuck, Science and Technology Analyst at the Institute for Advanced Studies of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the Brazilian Air Force and Professor Tatiana Pará, professor at the Federal Institute of Pará. Professor Tatiana has a master's degree in development and management of the Amazon. She works with university extension taking geoprocessing tools to remote communities, promoting inclusion of girls and women in the world of STEM. She

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46:06

S13E2: Drones with Dr. Karen Joyce

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/11/30

This episode features Dr. Karen Joyce, an Associate Professor at James Cook University in Cairns, Australia. Dr. Joyce is an innovator of all things Earth Observations from science to creating community. In her research, she explores novel usages of drone platforms building upon her experience in the military. Outside of her research, she is an entrepreneur who has led the development of the GEONadir drone data sharing and processing platform as well as created an educational network and resources

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44:37

S13E1:New hosts!

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/10/30

Ladies of Landsat & Sisters of SAR take over the podcast so expect the unexpected. In this first episode, we tell you about us, our organisations & our missions & visions. You will get to know our contributors and collaborators a little better, learn about their lives, careers and journeys in the field of Remote Sensing and hear about challenges they experienced. You will also hear from our news correspondent, Rafaela Tiengo as she tells you about the latest in Remote Sensing and

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40:29

S12 Bonus

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/07/18

We finish up our stint on the Scene From Above podcast. In the news we mention STAC, Dynamic Earth and Github. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: GEE publishes pricing. Good news all round. STAC browser v3.0 Landsat Enduring Legacy book Dynamic Earth paper generated much discussion on Twitter - A, B, C, D. Nvidia partners with the

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39:50

S12E6: PC/GEE

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/06/13

We talk about Google Earth Engine and Microsoft's Planetary Computer. In the news we mention GOES, Pelican and Worldcover. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Worldcover 2021 is coming Global building footprint database GOES-18 launched in March Pelican Geomob podcast - whats new in EO? Landsat Next is going to have all the

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37:41

S12E5: Takeover 2 - inclusive futures

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/05/17

We don't talk in this episode :-) Instead, we gave over full editorial direction to our friends at Ladies of Landsat and Sisters of SAR who decided the format and topic for this show. Enjoy this brilliant discussion. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Living Planet Symposium Session - “Cultivating an inclusive future in Remote Sensing & Earth

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34:38

S12E4: Takeover

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/04/19

We don't talk in this episode :-) Instead, we gave over full editorial direction to our friends at Ladies of Landsat and Sisters of SAR who decided the format and topic for this show. Enjoy this brilliant discussion. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: The paper being discussed Ladies of Landsat Sisters of SAR Polyanna’s Twitter RSATE group Letter from RSATE

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20:42

S12E3: Thank News 2

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/03/21

We talk about some great folks in the community - and then only have time for the news. In the news we mention Cloud Native Outreach Day, SNAP and Microsoft. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Interesting breakdown of EO satellites I'm not sure I really understand this but it sounds cool New Impact Observatory data are here Cloud

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23:01

S12E2: Thank News

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/02/21

We talk about some great folks in the community - for so long that we only have time for the news. In the news we mention LiDAR, GEO and Landsat 9. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Landsat 9 imagery is now available Satellogic get funding to $150M and NASDAQ listed - don't take your eyes off these folks! Blog of the month? Microsoft

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26:40

S12E1: What do we do?

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2022/01/24

We talk about why it's so hard to simply and accurately state what it is we do to people outside the profession. In the news we mention Sentinel 1B, launches and ARD. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Sentinel 1B power issues Tonga EO market share What is Kaggle used for? A great ARD post Mort Canty's resources on GEE Loads of stuff

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29:31

S11E6: Four Years

The Scene From Above Podcast ·

2021/12/30

We talk about the year that's just passed and also the 4 years that we have been podcasting. In the news we mention GEDI, Callisto and Iceye. Amongst other things. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Have you landed on MLHub recently? Iceye to provide X-band SAR to MDA 10cm imagery! Earth Engine converts the lot to a STAC catalog GEDI in GEE eg Keiko,

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