This training series focuses on regional and global observation resources for conservation management. It provides a basic overview of remote sensing, tools for accessing and visualizing relevant NASA Earth science data, and case study applications for utilizing these tools for conservation management.
The target audience for this series are NGOs (national and international) focused on conservation and biodiversity issues.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
An overview of satellite remote sensing and conservation applications. Includes a review of the course structure and objectives, an overview of ARSET, global conservation issues that can be addressed with remote sensing, and the fundamentals of remote sensing.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
A brief review of session one, satellite data processing levels, an overview of satellite sensors for conservation application, and demonstrations of MODIS MRTWeb and LandsatLook viewer.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
A brief overview of session two, an overview of habitat monitoring, an overview of land cover mapping, how to access U.S. & global land cover products, uses of land cover products, land cover change detection methods, change detection visualization tools, and demonstrations of the Map of Life.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
A brief review of session three, an overview of monitoring animal movement, remote sensing and animal movement, additional resources, and a demonstration of LifeMapper.
Homework
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
A brief review of session four, an overview of near real-time (NRT) monitoring, an overview of satellite resources of NRT monitoring, how NRT monitoring is used in conservation, examples of uses in forest systems, and a demonstration of Firecast.
(2015). ARSET - Introduction to Remote Sensing for Conservation Management. NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET). https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/trainings/introduction-remote-sensing-conservation-management.