From c7960237fcdc9ad034d03b5077b3c0ab89d3bef7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ruben Remelgado Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:51:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 39 +++------------------------------------ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7a1a60e..1fc7bd0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,15 @@ [![DOI](https://zenodo.org/badge/780493737.svg)](https://zenodo.org/doi/10.5281/zenodo.11167916) # BioViewPoint -Welcome to the BioViewPoint repository, part of the Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion Lab (ESIIL). This repository serves as the central hub for our working group, hosting our project description, proposals, member bios, codebase, and more. +

+ Welcome to the BioViewPoint repository, part of the Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion Lab (ESIIL). This repository serves as the central hub for our working group, hosting our project description, proposals, member bios, codebase, and more. +

## Our Project

Satellites are a powerful tool to understand how the world is changing. Satellites equipped with cameras, in particular, record light reflected by the Earth's surface across different wavelengths. We can use these data to understand the environmental conditions that influence the distribution of life on Earth, or Earth’s 'biodiversity'. However, just as environmental changes influence where species are and how many species exist in a particular place, species also influence their environment. In other words, biodiversity itself helps shape the world around us. This means that knowledge on how species are distributed in space and time can offer insights into our environment and on how this might change in the future. To explore this concept, our project will use a combination of species observations, pictures taken from satellites, and artificial intelligence to describe how biodiversity affects the environment. We think that just as we can use these satellite photos to understand the environment's impact on biodiversity, we can also use observations of different species to map the Earth's surface the way satellites perceive it. Through this research, we can also better understand how different species contribute to keeping their environment healthy, which will support policymakers in creating legislation to protect Earth’s biodiversity and the environments we share with them.

-## Project Proposal -[BioViewPoint proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVZuIuF-O6vphaCs65ClvpsQfimR4QGy/view?usp=sharing) - ## Group Members - **Ruben Remelgado**, University of Bonn, Germany (**PI/Tech-Lead**; *geocomputation, data uncertainties/synergies, macroecology*) - **Kimberly Thompson**, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), Germany (**Co-PI**, *biodiversity change, global change drivers, causal inference*) @@ -21,35 +20,3 @@ Welcome to the BioViewPoint repository, part of the Environmental Data Science I - **Benjamin Leutner**, Land Banking Group, Germany (*geography, ecology, economics*) - **Corey Callaghan**, University of Florida Davies, USA (*biodiversity change, citizen science*) - **Michela Perrone**, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic (*ecology, geoinformatics, remote sensing*) - -## Repository Structure -- **Analysis Code**: Scripts for data analysis, statistical modeling, etc. -- **Data Processing**: Scripts for cleaning, merging, and managing datasets. -- **Visualization**: Code for creating figures, charts, and interactive visualizations. - -## Meeting Notes and Agendas -- Regular updates to keep all group members informed and engaged with the project's progress and direction. - -## Contributing to This Repository -- Contributions from all group members are welcome. -- Please adhere to these guidelines: - - Ensure commits have clear and concise messages. - - Document major changes in the meeting notes. - - Review and merge changes through pull requests for oversight. - -## Getting Help -- If you encounter any issues or have questions, please refer to the [ESIIL Support Page](https://esiil-support-page-url/) or contact the repository maintainers directly. - -## Customize Your Repository -- **Edit This Readme**: Update with information specific to your project. -- **Update Group Member Bios**: Add detailed information about each group member's expertise and role. -- **Organize Your Code**: Use logical structure and clear naming conventions. -- **Document Your Data**: Include a data directory with README files for datasets. -- **Outline Your Methods**: Create a METHODS.md file for methodologies and tools. -- **Set Up Project Management**: Use 'Issues' and 'Projects' for task tracking. -- **Add a License**: Include an appropriate open-source license. -- **Create Contribution Guidelines**: Establish a CONTRIBUTING.md file. -- **Review and Merge Workflow**: Document your process for reviewing and merging changes. -- **Establish Communication Channels**: Set up channels like Slack or Discord for discussions. - -Remember, the goal is to make your repository clear, accessible, and useful for all current and future members of your working group. Happy researching!