ISRO Launches Free Online Courses on Remote Sensing, GI System

Enrolled students will gain knowledge from scientists and engineers employed by various ISRO centres.

Enrolled students will gain knowledge from scientists and engineers employed by various ISRO centres.

As part of the course, students will learn remote sensing, its applications, the physics involved, and the distinction between active and passive sensors.

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has invited applications for a course on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS). Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under ISRO is conducting the training. Any student from class VIII to graduation is eligible to enroll in the course.

Students enrolled in the Remote Sensing course will learn-

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Phase in Remote Sensing

electromagnetic radiation (EMR)

geostationary and sun synchronous satellite

Remote Sensor Type

multispectral scanner

offers

satellite power solutions

data products

Interpretation of Satellite Imagery

Basics of Remote Sensing will give students an opportunity to learn about remote sensing and geoinformation science technology Duration. The syllabus has been designed as per NCERT syllabus. Enrolled students will gain knowledge from scientists and engineers employed by various ISRO centres.

Enrolled students will learn about the definition of remote sensing, its applications, the physics involved, the difference between active and passive sensors, and other important aspects of remote sensing. In addition, applicants will gain knowledge of the classification of remote sensing data products, elements of image interpretation, the nature of satellite imagery, and how it can be used to monitor environmental issues. For more details students can visit this link-

https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/joincoursedetail/17

Learning in Geographic Information Systems course-

Geographic Information System or GIS

form of geographic information

Benefits of GIS

Components of GIS

Spatial Data Formats – Raster and Vector Data

Sequence of GIS Activities

scanners

Enter attribute data

data validation and editing

Geographic Data: Linkage and Matching

spatial analysis

Spatial Analysis Operations

This course requires an advanced level of understanding of mathematics. Therefore, students of graduation with Science and Mathematics as main subjects will be eligible to enroll in this course.

The Geographic Information and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) course provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with the basic ideas and uses of geographic science. As per NCERT syllabus, the syllabus includes introduction to Geographic Information System and its benefits, difference between spatial and non-spatial data, how to list the parts of GIS, and its uses.

Through engaging lectures, the course aims to educate secondary and post-secondary students about geographic information science and how it can be used to analyze the Earth and its surroundings.

how to apply?

Step 1- Visit the official website jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/login to register for ISRO’s free course. Provide the requested information.

Step 2- If selected students have to take prior approval from their respective school or college

Step 3- Through email, the eligible students will receive the date and time for the online course

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