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Earth Observation Science (EOS)
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The department of Earth Observation Science deals with earth observation technology for problem solving. Problem solving means primarily identification of solutions for large-volume producers of geo-information and identification of solutions for application domains.
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Earth Systems Analysis (ESA)
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The department of Earth Systems Analysis provides and applies relevant geo-information for an improved understanding of earth surface and subsurface processes in space and time, for the sustainable use of earth resources and the mitigation of natural and man-induced disasters.
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Geo-information Processing (GIP)
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The department of Geo-information Processing (GIP) deals with the technological and methodological aspects of geo-information processing and infrastructure to solve complex application problems and to develop technology-oriented concepts for the new geo-information society.
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Natural Resources (NRS)
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The Department's mission is the sustainable management and meeting of societal needs from the green cover (biosphere) by applying and developing geo-information, earth observation and spatio-temporal analytical tools. The Department uses earth observation data and spatial information in combination with systems modeling, geo-information science (GIS) and remote sensing for the assessment, monitoring, planning and management of natural resources, for their sustainable use, development and restoration under global change.
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Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management (PGM)
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The department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management is responsible for developing capacity of organizations that are involved in the field of geo-information management for multi-level governance of urban regions, primarily for and in countries that are technologically and/or economically less developed.
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Water Resources (WRS)
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The department of Water Resources is a multidisciplinary scientific department specialising in scientific research and education in earth observation and geo-information sciences for the understanding, monitoring, predicting and sustainable use and management of water resources.