Exploring Satellite Imagery:
A GIS Analytics Workshop
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Exploring Satellite Imagery:
A GIS Analytics Workshop
Unlock the full potential of GIS and remote sensing analytics in this immersive workshop designed to equip you with practical, hands-on expertise. Through step-by-step guidance, you will explore essential techniques, from accessing cloud-based remote sensing data portals to advanced satellite image processing.
Workshop Level: Entry to Beginner
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Highlights
- Cloud-Based Remote Sensing Data Portals - Efficiently access and analyze satellite imagery.
- Satellite Data Acquisition - Master the process of downloading Landsat and Sentinel data.
- Working with QGIS - Visualize satellite imagery, create custom band combinations, and enhance data interpretation.
- Index Calculations - Compute NDVI and NDWI indices to assess vegetation health and water bodies.
- Image Classification - Apply unsupervised classification techniques to categorize land cover types.
Why Join This Workshop?
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world satellite data.
- Learn to use free and open-source tools like QGIS for remote sensing applications.
- Develop skills applicable to environmental monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and agriculture.
- Receive expert guidance through practical demonstrations.
Registration Deadline: 24th of February 2024
Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty
MBRSC Lab
Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty is an accomplished Analyst at the MBRSC Lab, University of Dubai. With an impressive 14 years of experience in the field of remote sensing and GIS, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed significantly to various prestigious organizations, including ESRI, ICRISAT (under the UN), NRSC (ISRO), MNCFC, Regional Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO), and IISc-ISRO Space Technology Cell. Dr. Chakraborty has a proven track record in geospatial training, having conducted 400 specialized sessions on ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ENVI, SARscape, and SNAP for government agencies, private enterprises, and academic institutions. His training expertise extends to diverse groups, from small teams of three to large batches of up to 80 participants. Academic Credentials: Ph.D. in Geo-Engineering – NRSC (ISRO), Andhra University M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS – Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS, ISRO) M.Sc. in Geography – CSJM University, Kanpur Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS – Jadavpur University Achievements & Research Focus: Recipient of the Young Scientist Fellowship Award – KIT, Germany (2015) Specializes in urban anthropogenic heat flux estimation, watershed management, and agricultural applications using optical and microwave data Expert in advanced remote sensing data processing, including Thermal, Hyperspectral, LiDAR, and Microwave data analysis Dr. Chakraborty is deeply passionate about leveraging geospatial technology to solve real-world challenges and is dedicated to ongoing research and collaboration in the field. His expertise and contributions continue to make a significant impact in remote sensing and GIS applications.