Recap: 2nd EnMAP User Workshop in Munich

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The 2nd EnMAP User Workshop brought together more than 100 researchers and practicioners from all over the world in Munich from April 3 to 4. In almost 80 talks and poster pitches, experts shared their knowledge, sparked discussions and fueled the exchange among the researchers during the coffee and lunch breaks. The event marked the 3rd birthday of the EnMAP hyperspectral satellite mission.

Day 1 - Talks and Poster Pitches

The workshop kicked off with a full day of talks and poster sessions held at the beautiful Carl Friedrich von Siemens Stiftung, whose beautiful garden became the ideal venue for informal chatter and networking over coffee. Over 30 speakers presented their latest research and innovative applications of EnMAP hyperspectral data across diverse domains—from monitoring vegetation dynamics and crop health to assessing surface water quality, mapping soils, and analyzing atmospheric features.

Day 2 - Field Trip to DLR and OHB

After a round of final poster pitches in the morning, the focus turned to EnMAP’s capabilities in aquatic and atmospheric research. Presentations highlighted novel use cases such as tracking algae blooms and quantifying methane emissions with EnMAP’s hyperspectral imagery.

In the afternoon, the workshop participants visited the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and OHB-System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen. They were given exclusive insights into the facilities with guided tours, presentations and first-hand insights - including from the engineers behind the construction of the EnMAP satellite. The participants learnt details about the development of the satellite and were able to take a look inside the same clean room at OHB where EnMAP was completed.

Day 3 - Hands-on Tutorials at LMU

The third and final day brought the workshop back to LMU’s Department of Geography for a deep dive into practical applications. With ten parallel tutorials to choose from, participants engaged in hands-on training sessions covering everything from accessing and processing EnMAP data to applying it, for example, in agriculture or soil research.

Gratitude and Looking Forward

A huge thank you goes out to:

• Our enthusiastic participants, who brought curiosity, expertise, and openness to share.
• The Carl Friedrich von Siemens Stiftung, for providing such a beautiful and supportive venue.
• Our hosts at DLR and OHB, for opening their doors and offering rare behind-the-scenes access.