Earth and Environment
Due to limited resources, among other things, research, politics and industry are building on a sustainable, bio-based circular economy: the bioeconomy. This relies, for example, on plants, biowaste and other biobased materials as raw material sources of the future. In the field of climate research, Jülich scientists investigate physical and chemical processes of the atmosphere and their interactions in the overall climate process.
From the roots to outer space. ITE is involved in climate research and bio-geosciences with research, development and the construction of diverse measuring systems and experimental facilities. In this way, ITE enables investigations in a wide range of applications with the relevant technology.
Research above the earth's surface
ITE develops and builds equipment for the calibration of gas sensors, which measure air pollution and air composition, for example, using aircraft drones, zeppelins or weather balloons. In addition, ITE is involved in satellite projects with essential components for measuring air quality and meteorological parameters from space.
Research underground
Rhizotron systems designed by ITE are used to study root growth under different environmental conditions in the field.
Research on the earth's surface
ITE is a partner in a variety of projects at ground level. Among other things, it is involved in the development and construction of a radiometer mounted on a 20-metre-high tower. With the help of this measuring instrument, the near-surface moisture distribution of the soil can be determined from a distance.
