Open-source data and tools offer the possibility to monitor our planet in a spatial and temporal extent. RCMRD seeks to bring the requisite technical capabilities to member States so that they can harness these opportunities. This course has been prepared in that spirit.The Training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop crucial skills required for spatial data processing to address thematic challenges or any particular challenge of interest). Throughout the learning week participants will focus on developing skills in natural resource mapping using Earth Observation (EO)/Remotely Sensed (RS) data. Many different, complementary and sometimes overlapping tools will be presented to provide an overview of the existing arena of open source software available for spatial data processing. Participants are expected to gain knowledge from a series of lectures and practical sessions. It also provides a platform for the participants to communicate with experienced practitioners and industry experts as well as widen their professional networks.
Course Objectives
The training will equip participants with skills to access, process and analyze various open datasets using recent and up-to-date available tools. Most importantly, it will allow them to start using remote sensing data from the various platforms, with continuous practice during the learning week, participants will get more familiar with the EO data as well as developing competencies in areas, including;
- Work with earth observation and Geo-Information technologies
- Use of open source data and tools
- Earth observation data applications
- Applications of the 2.5 Meter datasets
- Automated segmentation and merging of the data
Expected Outcomes
- How to access open source data
- Capability to pre-process and analyze remote sensing/GIS data
- Use open-source tools in the analysis of GIS and remote sensing data
- Build institutional linkages of participating institutions as well as technical capacities
Requirements
- Internet
- Laptop
- Background in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
- Prior knowledge of the different common GIS data types
- Desire to learn satellite data processing.
Software
- ArcGIS
- QGIS 3.10 and above. https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html
- IMPACT Tool
Duration:10 days
Fee Charges:USD 300
