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ARSET Resources

Locate thematic resource guides, find answers to frequently asked questions, and access past annual summaries and quarterly newsletters issued by the Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program.

NASA Earth Action

ARSET is part of the NASA Earth Action Capacity Building Program. NASA Earth Action provides support and funding to help institutions and individuals make better decisions about their environment. Components of Earth Action include thematic programs that focus on research and applications within a given theme, such as health and air quality, disasters, agriculture, and water resource management, Earth Mission Engagement, which focuses on incorporating applications and users throughout the mission design lifecycle, and capacity building, which focuses on connecting individuals and institutions with Earth Observations through workforce development, training, and more.

NASA DEVELOP

Visit our sister program, DEVELOP, to learn more about NASA’s workforce development program.

Online Resource Guide

Our Online Resource Guide contains a full list of online ARSET trainings categorized by theme with descriptions and links.

Thematic Resources

These resource guides provide a list and short descriptions of online trainings grouped by application theme.  

Climate and Resilience

Disasters

Subsections: Wildfires, Floods, SAR, Urban Heat Islands, and more

Health and Air Quality

Ecological Conservation

Subsections: Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Coastal and Oceans, Land Cover and Change Detection, SAR

Water Resources

Subsections: Hydrology and Agriculture, River Basins and Water Bodies, Water Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a certificate for taking an ARSET training?

Certificates of completion are awarded to those who attend an ARSET training in real time (i.e., attending the live sessions and completing any homework assigned). Certificates are not awarded for reviewing past trainings.

Can certificates be used for accreditation?

Certificates of completion only indicate the attendee participated in all aspects of the training. They do not imply proficiency on the subject matter, nor should they be seen as a professional certification.

Why haven't I gotten my certificate?

Participation certificates are not available before a course has concluded. Please give us 2-3 months to process certificates, depending on how many trainings we have going on at one time. ARSET can send hundreds of certificates per training, and it takes us time to verify the necessary information. For online courses, you will only receive a certificate if you attended all webinar sessions and completed all homework by the due date.

If I miss a session or am unable to be present throughout the entire session due to connectivity issues, can I still get a certificate?

Provided that you watch the recording of the missed session, you can miss one and still be eligible for the certificate.

I watched the recordings and completed the homework, but I did not register for the webinar. Can I still get a certificate?

Certificates of completion are awarded to those who attend an ARSET training in real time (i.e., attending the live sessions and completing any homework assigned). Certificates are not awarded for past trainings.

During a training session, how do I submit a question to the trainers for the Q&A session?

Type your answer into the 'Questions' box and we will add it to the Q&A document to be answered in session. Please note that if there is a high volume of questions, so yours may not get answered. If you still need assistance, you can reach out to the instructors via email.

Are the Q&A documents from the live sessions shared?

Yes. Q&A session transcripts are added to the training webpages usually within a week after the training.

Are training sessions recorded so they can be watched later?

Yes. All live training sessions are recorded and can be found on the training webpage for that specific training or on the ARSET YouTube within 48 hours of the session.

Where do we find the homework and how do we submit it?

Homeworks can always be found on a training's webpage. They usually appear just before the last session of the training, but the amount of homework and due dates vary by training. Homeworks are in the form of a Google Form and are will be submitted upon completion by using the submit button.

Can we download the presentation slides and use them for external use, for example, teaching in a classroom setting?

Yes. Presentation slides can be found on the training pages in PDF format. As long as you do not modify the material in any way, you are welcome to use them for teaching or sharing. We would appreciate it if you acknowledge or credit NASA ARSET in your work. We are also eager to know the different ways training materials are being used, so please let us know by dropping us an email at nasa.arset@gmail.com.

What are some of the NASA satellites and sensors covered in trainings?

ARSET trainings cover a number of satellites and their sensors, as well as different models and web-based tools that interpret the data produced by those satellites. Individual training webpages provide details on what satellites and sensors are being used for that particular training.

Where can I access the code used in ARSET trainings?

Code from ARSET trainings can be found on the ARSET GitHub.

How can I propose a topic for future trainings?

The best way to propose future training topics is to submit a survey response. Surveys are sent to participants following the conclusion of every webinar series.

How can I best use ARSET materials to develop a science curriculum on Earth observations?

Refer to our Online Resource Guide for the some suggested sequences of training materials.

How can I learn about upcoming ARSET trainings?

Sign up for our email list or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) for important announcements.

Annual Summaries

These Annual Summaries provide a snapshot of each year, including participation statistics, maps, trainings provided, and other pertinent information from the year.

Quarterly Newsletters

ARSET Quarterly Newsletters provide information on recent and upcoming trainings, highlight training participants and how they are using the information from our trainings, and include links to additional resources and opportunities to engage with NASA Earth data. Sign up for our listerv to receive our newsletter: send an email with no subject line to arset-join@lists.nasa.gov and follow the instructions sent in response.

Scientific Publications

2021

Best Practices In Multilanguage Satellite Remote Sensing Training: Case Studies In Spanish-Speaking Countries

2019

Impact of the ARSET Program on Use of Remote-Sensing Data

2017

Using Free Remote Sensing Data to Implement SDG Targets on Air Quality