Earth Observation (EO) & Graphical Information System (GIS) Training

This course is part of the wider Space Applications Learning Hub (SALHUB) training courses which will deliver expert-led training modules in systems engineering, data/artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and commercial operations across positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), Earth Observation & Geographic Information Systems (EO/GIS) and satellite communications (SatComms).

EO and GIS are an integral part of the operations of a wide array of organisations. These skills are increasingly in demand across the widest range of sectors & span disciplines from understanding online mapping systems & environmental monitoring to urban planning. Our EO and GIS courses are designed for anyone considering moving into the space sector or indeed anyone with a desire to understand the uses and applications of EO and GIS. They are also relevant to people seeking new insights or those who are keen to deepen their EO and GIS skills. Our courses will be aimed at foundation skills with learning moving to intermediate levels at later stages.

This week-long course will take place from 03-07 March 2025 on the University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP) campus of the University of Nottingham.

Programme: 

Monday:

• 1000-1030: Welcome and Course Orientation/Overview with Paul Bhatia
• 1030-1130: Overview of AI and ML with Dr Rong Qu
• 1130-1230: Introduction to Space with Dr Chantal Cappelletti
• 1230-1330: Lunch break
• 1330-1500: Product and Service Access to Finance with Paul Bhatia
• 1500-1530: Refreshment break
• 1530-1700: ESA 101 with Paul Bhatia

Tuesday:

• 0930-1030: Basics of Earth Observation  with Prof Stuart Marsh
• 1030-1100: Refreshment Break
• 1100-1230: EO Data Acquisition and Sources with prof Stuart Marsh
• 1230-1330: Lunch Break
• 1330-1400: Introduction to GIS with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1400-1500: Basic GIS Concepts and Tools with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1500-1530: Refreshment Break
• 1530-1700: Hands-On Session: Getting Started with QGIS with Dr Ahmed Athab

Wednesday:

• 0930-1030: EO Data Pre-processing with Dr Ahmed Athab/Craig Hancock
• 1030-1100: Refreshment Break
• 1100-1230: EO Data Analysis with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1230-1330: Lunch Break
• 1330-1500: Environmental Applications of EO with Prof Stuart Marsh
• 1500-1530: Refreshment Break
• 1530-1700: Environmental Applications of EO with Prof Stuart Marsh

Thursday:

• 0930-1030: Advanced GIS Techniques - Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring Part 1 with Dr Ahmed Athab/Craig Hancock
• 1030-1100: Refreshment Break
• 1100-1230: Advanced GIS Techniques - Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring Part 2 with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1230-1330: Lunch Break
• 1330-1500: Advanced GIS Techniques - Spatial Analysis Pt.1 with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1500-1530: Refreshment Break
• 1530-1700: Advanced GIS Techniques - Spatial Analysis Part 2 with Dr Ahmed Athab

Friday:

• 0930-1030: Introduction to InSAR part 1 with Dr Ahmed Athab/Craig Hancock
• 1030-1100: Refreshment Break
• 1100-1230: Introduction to InSAR part 2 with Dr Ahmed Athab
• 1230-1330: Lunch Break
• 1330-1530: Earthquake Mapping - Post Disaster Assessment with Dr Ahmed Athab

Please note that participants should bring a laptop to ensure they can fully participate in the hands-on modules and workshops. 

Please note that the above modules may be subject to change.

Attendance at this course will be limited to those who are studying/working in the UK at the time the course takes place. This is due to requirements linked to the funding support basis for this training. If you will not be eligible to undertake this course on those grounds but would like to find out about future training then please register your interest here.

Registration for this course is now open via the button above. Registration is free and open to all thanks to UK Space Agency (UKSA) funding. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and expenses.

The SALHUB is one of five new projects recently announced by the UKSA to help tackle key skills gaps identified by the recent  UK space sector skills survey. This UKSA funding has been provided to boost the availability of training and to break down barriers to opportunities within the fast-growing, high-tech sector.  

The SALHUB is led by the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) together with expert partners Space Professionals Partnership Limited (SPPL), Geospatial Ventures Limited (GVL) and Space Skills Alliance (SSA).