Advancing Crop Modeling with Remote Sensing
29 Jan 2025
Dr. Christoph Jörges is collaborating with Prof. Matthias Forkel from TU Dresden for his postdoctoral studies.
29 Jan 2025
Dr. Christoph Jörges is collaborating with Prof. Matthias Forkel from TU Dresden for his postdoctoral studies.
© Dr. Christoph Jörges
Last week, our colleague Dr. Christoph Jörges joined forces with the Environmental Remote Sensing group at TU Dresden, led by Prof. Matthias Forkel. Together with Prof. Forkel and PhD candidate Naixin Fan, Christoph worked on enhancing the integration of satellite data into the Lund-Potsdam-Jena managed Land (LPJmL) model. The goal: To refine predictions for crop yields and irrigation demands by assimilating cutting-edge remote sensing data.
This collaboration laid the foundation for future projects and publications. Early results are already in the pipeline to be presented at the Living Planet Symposium 2025 in Vienna!
A heartfelt thank-you to Prof. Matthias Forkel and Naixin Fan for their expertise, input, and warm hospitality during this productive exchange.
Why does this matter?
As part of his postdoctoral research, Christoph is focused on integrating up-to-date satellite phenological data into LPJmL. This innovation has the potential to significantly enhance model accuracy, offering better predictions for seasonal crop yields and water use —particularly for regions like Bavaria. In the face of climate change, these improvements are critical for informed decision-making in agriculture and ensuring food security.