{"id":1384,"date":"2014-05-15T16:56:28","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T16:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eoric.uenr.edu.gh\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2025-04-07T23:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T23:02:12","slug":"applied-satelite-technology-for-integrated-resources-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eoric.uenr.edu.gh\/?p=1384","title":{"rendered":"APPLIED SATELITE TECHNOLOGY FOR INTEGRATED RESOURCES MANAGEMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">The GEONETCast Centre at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, is organizing a training workshop designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts and operational skills necessary to acquire and use products obtained through the GEONETCast system and to apply them for Climate, Water and Environmental applications. The emphasis will be on applications for Water and Food Security and Environmental Monitoring.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Outline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<p>\u2022 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Practical \u2013 GIS and RS with Open Software<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Introduction to GEONETCAST data system<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Case Studies (Water, Health, Energy, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Disasters, Weather and Climate)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Submission of Case Studies &amp; Evaluation<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Presentation of selected 10 Case Studies<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">The workshop is developed for professionals which include the staff of the Ministries of Water, Energy, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development and Researchers in Water Resources, Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Meteorology, Geo-information and Remote Sensing Scientists who want to use near real-time geospatial data for monitoring and planning purposes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"title\">What is to be achieved?<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">You will learn how to set-up a GEONETCast system, and develop technical skills in data retrieving methods, product content and data analyses related to water and the environment. Participants can select a number of case studies to review the methodology and applicability of the Earth Observation data.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Why Choose This Workshop?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">The workshop gives you practical skills and up-to-date knowledge on how to monitor natural resources from space. With the open-source software, you can easily build your own applications and analyses schemes related to your interest. Through the case studies, the whole trajectory from image to product is demonstrated. On completion, you can become the focal point for Earth Observation data within your organization.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Training Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">A working laptop is required for all assignments at the workshop A USB drive with copies of all lectures and data for exercises will be provided to all participants<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">Academic level and background; Applicants should have a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized University in a discipline related to the course, preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field. Computer skills; Applicants must have elementary computer experience.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title\"><strong>Date, Time, Venue and Training Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<p>Venue: UENR Auditorium<\/p>\n<p>Date and time: 2nd \u2013 6th June 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Duration: 5 Days<\/p>\n<p>Course fee: The registration fee is GHC350.00 which covers a certificate of participation, a USB drive containing all lectures and data, snacks and lunch, and a workshop folder containing other supporting writing materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Description The GEONETCast Centre at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, is organizing a training workshop designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts and operational skills necessary to acquire and use products obtained through the GEONETCast system and to apply them for Climate, Water and Environmental applications. 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