PhD Linas Bevainis
Associate Professor
Scientific Interests, Keywords
REMOTE SENSING. Study of orthophotographic and satellite images, laser scanning and other remotely received data, analysis methods, application methodologies in various fields. Determination and evaluation of characteristics of territories and objects using remote sensing material.
SPATIAL DATA ANALYSIS. Analysis of the spread and dynamics of various phenomena in space, evaluation of the suitability of territories, allocations, network design tasks. Representation of analysis results on maps.
Project and/or Grant leadership
Main projects:
1. "Aerial mapping of the dunes and coastal areas of the Curonian Spit using drones and satellite image processing technologies". Curonian Spit National Park / Vilnius University. Since 2015 The project is implemented under cooperation agreement no. BS-03(1-36)/15. Position: head of the photogrammetric part of the project.
2. "Control services for the updating of spatial laser scanning points of the territory of the Republic of Lithuania". National Land Service / GIS Center / Vilnius University. 2019 – 2021. Position: project manager.
3. "Preparation of orthophotographic material for cadastral measurements of the streets of Radviliškis". State Land Fund / GIS Center / Vilnius University. 2019/09 - 2019/12. Position: project manager.
4. "Assessment of the violation committed in the territory of Sartų and Gražutė regional park" expertise. Sartų and Gražutė Regional Park / Vilnius University. 2018/09 - 2018/12. Position: Expertise project manager.
5. "Copernicus Land monitoring services - NRCs LC (National Reference Centers for Land Cover) Copernicus supporting activities for the period 2017 - 2021" European Environmental Protection Agency / GIS Center / Vilnius University. Position: project manager.
6. "PhenoloGIT: spatial data analysis and mobile learning". Educational Information Technologies Center / Vilnius University. 2016/01 - 2016/07. Position: head of research.
Invited Talks
Bevainis L. 2021. Application of remote methods in dune studies. At the Republican Conference. Modern technologies for creating a sustainable environment. Vilnius
Bevainis L. 2018. Remote sensing: science and practice. In the "Solutions with Remote Sensing " session. Cartocon Conference. Vilnius.
https://cartocon.lt/material/2018/Pranesimai/BevainisL_CartoCon2018-DistanciniaiTyrimaiMokslasIrPraktika.pdf
Teaching Courses
Subjects taught:
Master's program - Remote Earth observation methods, Mapping methodology, Professional practice.
Bachelor's program - Aerial methods, Spatial image analysis. Cartography, Logical mathematical methods, Remote Sensing, Professional practice.
Supervision of Students' Thesis
• Study of possibilities of LiDAR data application in forestry (as an example of Labanoro - Pabradės forest).
• Survey of changes in the territory of the Gaižiūnai military training ground using orthophotographic material and Sentinel satellite data.
• Determination of freezing of Lithuanian rivers and automatic classification using machine learning methods.
• Spatial analysis of potential locations for biofuel boilers in assessing the energy potential of straw.
• Methodological analysis and optimization of LiDAR application in archaeological research.
• Analysis and development optimization of parking lots in apartment blocks (using the example of the city of Panevėžys).
• Mapping of old and abandoned World War II military objects.
• Application of remote sensing for mapping and visualization of immovable cultural values.
• Optimization of the methodology for the application of drones in outcrop surveys.
• Cartographic analysis of the change of the Lithuanian-Belarusian border after World War II.
• Comparison of digital mapping methods in climate maps.
• Semiotic analysis of conventional signs of ground forces training range maps.
• Analysis and representation of changes in Lithuanian GDR10LT using modern data processing tools.
• Study of the possibilities of an online geodetic and cartographic material storage system (as an example of topographical maps of Lithuania).
Participation in the national/international governing bodies, commissions, committees, boards etc.
Chairman of the committee of the study program "Cartography and Geographical Information Systems".
Chairman of the study program "Cartography" committee
Board member of the Society of Lithuanian Cartographers (since 2012)
Chairman of the Technical Committee of LST TK 86 "Digital Geographical Information" (since 2017)
Member of the organizing committee of the national competition "My Map for Lithuania" (since 2016)
Member of the map evaluation committee of the national competition "My map for Lithuania" (since 2016)
Expertise
During my 10 years of work at the university, I have accumulated extensive experience not only in pedagogical activities, but also in carrying out various activities in scientific and applied research and projects. As you can see from the above project descriptions, I have had a lot to manage projects and also work in expert activities as an expert in the field of remote sensing, drones and GIS.