ISRO Announces Free Online Course for Students & Researchers Alike; Apply Here

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inviting applications for an online free course titled — Advances in monitoring and modelling of hydro-meteorological hazards using geospatial technology and process-based models.

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It will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) — a unit of ISRO and a premier institute for capacity building and research in the field of remote sensing and geoinformatics.

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Things to know:

• The duration of the online course is one week, and it will be conducted from 5 to 9 December 2022.
• The course is open to professionals working in hydrometeorological hazards-linked regional or national projects.
• The course is also open to students and researchers involved in hydrometeorological hazards studies.
• The course offers an overview of advanced earth observation data and modelling approaches for monitoring and quantitative assessment of hydrometeorological hazards.
• It will cover the following topics:
  – Overview of earth observation data and geospatial techniques.
  – Hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling and its application in hydrometeorological hazards assessment.
  – Drought monitoring and assessment using remote sensing data.
  – Snow and glacier mapping and avalanche vulnerability assessment.
• The course aims at spreading awareness about the importance of remote sensing data and process-based modelling in the assessment of hydrometeorological hazards such as floods, GLOFs, droughts, and avalanches.
• Participants can attend the course live through the IIRS e-class portal or the institute’s official YouTube channel.

How to apply:

• Those interested can register through the official website.
• Registration is now open.

For more information, read the official notification.

Edited by Pranita Bhat