BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ESGRS - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esgrs.ae X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ESGRS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260917T110000 DTSTAMP:20260921T081325Z CREATED:20260914T050403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T081325Z UID:6583-1789639200-1789642800@www.esgrs.ae SUMMARY:Earth Observation for Disaster Intelligence: From Satellite Data to Rapid Response DESCRIPTION:Earth Observation for Disaster Intelligence: From Satellite Data to Rapid Response presents the growing role of satellite-based Earth Observation (EO) in disaster risk reduction\, monitoring\, response\, and recovery. The lecture highlights how optical\, SAR\, and other satellite data can provide timely information for identifying hazards\, mapping affected areas\, detecting changes\, and assessing disaster impacts. It will showcase operational applications and case studies from the MBRSC lab\, including floods\, landslides\, earthquakes\, volcanic eruptions\, glacier-related events\, and forest fires. The lecture will also discuss the role of the International Disaster Charter and Sentinel Asia in providing rapid satellite data and supporting coordinated humanitarian response. Through practical examples of satellite image processing\, modelling\, change detection\, and damage assessment\, the presentation demonstrates how Earth Observation can transform satellite data into actionable information for rapid decision-making\, emergency response\, and long-term disaster resilience. \n\nView Recording\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Surya Deb ChakrabortySenior Analyst at MBRSC Lab\, University of DubaiDr. Surya Deb Chakraborty is a Remote Sensing and GIS expert\, Earth Observation Scientist\, and AI for Geospatial Innovation specialist\, currently serving as a Senior Analyst at the MBRSC Lab\, University of Dubai\, where his work focuses on Earth Observation\, disaster monitoring\, environmental intelligence\, and advanced geospatial applications. With 15+ years of experience across remote sensing\, GIS\, and Earth Observation\, he has worked with leading organizations including ICRISAT (UN)\, NRSC–ISRO\, MNCFC\, RRSC–ISRO\, the IISc–ISRO Space Technology Cell\, and Esri India\, contributing to research\, professional training\, and real-world geospatial solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing/Geo-Engineering from NRSC–ISRO\, an M.Tech in Remote Sensing from IIRS–ISRO\, and an M.Sc. in Geography. His expertise spans SAR\, thermal and hyperspectral remote sensing\, disaster monitoring\, urban climate\, precision agriculture\, environmental assessment\, AI/ML\, and geospatial analytics. He has delivered 400+ professional training sessions and trained more than 10\,000 professionals\, and in 2026 he served as an MBRSC-led trainer for Sentinel Asia\, delivering hands-on training on Flood Mapping Using SAR Satellite Data in QGIS as part of the Sentinel Asia Joint Project Team Meeting. His research and professional contributions have received international recognition\, including the Young Scientist Award/KIT Young Scientist Fellowship from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology\, Germany\, and most recently the Research Excellence Award from Environmental Scientists for his contributions to Remote Sensing and Environmental Science. His research has also been recognized through publications and international scientific contributions. His current research focuses on integrating AI\, Earth Observation\, and advanced geospatial analytics to develop practical solutions for disaster resilience\, environmental sustainability\, precision agriculture\, and responsible space applications.   \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n No Results Found URL:https://www.esgrs.ae/event/earth-observation-for-disaster-intelligence-from-satellite-data-to-rapid-response/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2026,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esgrs.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pex_fir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260929T083321Z CREATED:20260921T091729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T083321Z UID:6610-1790676000-1790679600@www.esgrs.ae SUMMARY:Advancing Coastal Hazard Monitoring\, Modelling\, and Resilience Assessment from Space DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how satellite Earth observation\, in-situ measurements\, numerical modelling\, and artificial intelligence can be integrated to monitor coastal hazards and assess resilience under a changing climate. It will highlight the use of next-generation satellite missions\, including SWOT\, to understand shoreline dynamics\, extreme events\, coastal erosion\, and sea-level rise\, with the Normandy coast of NW France presented as a case study. The session will also introduce the emerging concept of digital coastal twins\, demonstrating how integrated observation and modelling approaches can support hazard forecasting\, climate-change scenario assessment\, and resilience-informed coastal adaptation. \n\nView Recording\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof. Imen TurkiProfessor & Senior Researcher at Rouen Normandy UniversityProf. Imen Turki is an expert in coastal oceanography\, natural hazards\, and shoreline evolution\, specializing in the integration of satellite Earth Observation\, numerical modelling\, and in-situ data to monitor coastal dynamics and assess resilience. She is a member of the SWOT Science Team and co-leads coastal applications of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission (JPL–CNES). She also contributes as an expert to UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and represents France in an international UN Ocean Decade committee. Her current research focuses on combining Earth Observation\, modelling\, and artificial intelligence to develop Digital Coastal Twins for coastal hazard assessment\, climate adaptation\, and resilience.   \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n No Results Found URL:https://www.esgrs.ae/event/advancing-coastal-hazard-monitoring-modelling-and-resilience-assessment-from-space/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2026,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esgrs.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/arealndsat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261007T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260921T092306Z CREATED:20260921T092306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T092306Z UID:6618-1791367200-1791370800@www.esgrs.ae SUMMARY:From Polaris to Precision GNSS and LEO Navigation Satellites: The Evolution of Positioning for a Connected World DESCRIPTION:An engaging webinar exploring humanity’s journey in navigation—from using Polaris\, the North Star\, as a timeless guide to today’s Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the emerging role of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) navigation satellites. \nWith more than 120 operational navigation satellites transmitting diverse multi-frequency signals from several global and regional constellations\, GNSS has become a fundamental technology for precise positioning\, navigation\, timing\, and Earth observation. This webinar will introduce the principles of modern GNSS positioning and highlight recent advances in real-time precise orbit and clock estimation\, atmospheric-delay modelling and prediction\, and high-accuracy positioning services. \nParticipants will also discover how GNSS is transforming scientific research and practical applications\, including terrestrial reference-frame maintenance\, monitoring plate tectonics and crustal deformation\, precise low-Earth-orbit determination\, ionospheric activity monitoring\, GNSS meteorology\, GNSS seismology\, and innovative GNSS remote sensing using reflected signals (GNSS-R). \nWhether you are a student\, researcher\, surveyor\, GIS professional\, or remote-sensing enthusiast\, this webinar will provide a clear and inspiring view of how satellite navigation is shaping a more accurately mapped\, monitored\, and connected world. \n\nRegister Now\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Mohamed FreeshahAssistant Professor at United Arab Emirates UniversityDr. Freeshah received a B.Eng. in Surveying Engineering from Benha University\, Egypt\, in 2010\, and an MSc in Geodesy and Surveying from the same university in 2016. He earned his PhD from LIESMARS\, Wuhan University\, China\, in 2021\, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the School of Geodesy and Geomatics\, Wuhan University. Since 2024\, he has been an Assistant Professor at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). His research focuses on interdisciplinary Earth system science. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n No Results Found URL:https://www.esgrs.ae/event/from-polaris-to-precision-gnss-and-leo-navigation-satellites-the-evolution-of-positioning-for-a-connected-world/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2026,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esgrs.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/netglobesunplanet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260928T052651Z CREATED:20260928T051822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T052651Z UID:6679-1794214800-1794238200@www.esgrs.ae SUMMARY:Exploring the World Through ArcGIS: Imagery\, GeoAI\, and Reality Mapping DESCRIPTION:Discover how imagery can become a powerful source of insight with ArcGIS. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll explore how to access\, manage\, visualize\, and analyze a wide range of imagery\, including satellite\, aerial\, drone\, elevation\, and raster data. You’ll see how ArcGIS brings these different imagery sources together and turns them into useful information for mapping\, monitoring\, analysis\, and decision making. You’ll also explore advanced imagery analysis\, GeoAI\, and Reality Mapping\, and learn how imagery can be transformed into accurate 2D and 3D products. Through hands on exercises\, you’ll put these capabilities into practice by managing imagery in ArcGIS Pro and applying an imagery analysis workflow to identify change and extract meaningful information from real world data. URL:https://www.esgrs.ae/event/exploring-the-world-through-arcgis-imagery-geoai-and-reality-mapping/ LOCATION:Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esgrs.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sat-img-area-green.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR