Institute of Geodesy and Cartography

Suburbanisation effects on light pollution in Warsaw’s natural areas assessed using drone imagery and machine learning

Suburbanisation is a major driver of artificial light at night (ALAN) in urban environments, yet its specific impacts on ecologically valuable areas remain insufficiently quantified. This study investigates the effects of suburbanisation on light pollution (LP) across eight ecolo...

A novel geometric approach to surface area estimation in forested mountain terrain using multi-source elevation and canopy height data

Quantifying the true surface area of vegetated terrain in mountainous regions is critical for accurate environmental modelling but remains technically challenging. Steep slopes, complex canopy structures, and heterogeneous landforms distort conventional area estimates derived fro...