Thesis Work: Data Fusion for Bathymetric Mapping
Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Environmental Services · Sustainability Consulting
In short
As a student, you can complete your thesis project at Vattenfall, developing a data fusion approach to create high-resolution bathymetric maps by combining satellite, drone, and sonar data using machine learning. This project supports the energy transition and offers a unique opportunity to work with experienced specialists on real-world challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop a data fusion approach combining satellite imagery, drone imagery/photogrammetry, and ROV sonar measurements.
- Produce accurate, high-resolution bathymetric maps for areas subjected to water regulation for hydropower.
- Investigate machine learning/deep learning methods for aligning, calibrating, and merging heterogeneous data sources.
- Develop a unified depth map using sparse ROV measurements for correction and validation.
- Combine fused bathymetry with above-water elevation and terrain data for a full 3D reconstruction of the basin.
- Estimate the water volume of the area using the 3D reconstruction.
- Conduct a literature review on relevant surveying methods and data fusion techniques.
- Acquire and collect satellite, drone, and ROV data.
- Pre-process and co-register multi-source data to a common spatial and depth reference.
- Perform elevation and terrain analysis.
- Evaluate and validate the fused bathymetry model performance against ground-truth measurements through field campaigns.
Requirements
- Student about to complete academic studies.
- Enrolled in an MSc programme in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with data analysis and relevant tools such as NumPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow, GDAL, Rasterio, or GIS software.
- Basic understanding of GIS principles and geospatial data formats (raster data, point clouds, coordinate systems).
- Ability to work independently, structure and document work systematically, and communicate results effectively.
Desired Qualifications
- Swedish language skills are considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, remote sensing, image processing, machine learning, and deep learning.
- Interest in applying satellite-based data to environmental analysis and biodiversity-related challenges.
- Experience working with satellite imagery, drone data, or sonar/acoustic survey data is considered an advantage.
Benefits
- Opportunity to complete thesis project close to the business.
- Work alongside experienced specialists.
- Tackle challenges where your ideas and perspectives can make a real difference.
- Gain experience in data fusion, machine learning, and remote sensing for the energy transition.
Skills
PythonNumPyPyTorchTensorFlowGDALRasterioMachine LearningDeep LearningRemote SensingImage ProcessingGIS
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About Vattenfall
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are working for fossil freedom.
Company
VattenfallJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Temporary
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Student
Locations
Älvkarleby, Sweden
Solna, Sweden
Qualification
Master
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