SUPARCO is using Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) for gathering of crop statistics on country wide basis. This system not only provides temporal and synoptic view of the cropped area but also provides quick and precise crop statistics.
In this context, SUPARCO is issuing monthly bulletin to provide an account of the activities of SUPARCO in the field of monitoring of crops through use of SRS/GIS technology.
Understanding of database and GIS as well as exposure to programming
Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide conceptual understanding to those who are new to programming, mapping and GIS, as well as anyone looking to gain a better understanding of how to create maps and analyze geographic patterns using the latest tools. This course brings together core concepts in cartography, Web GIS, and spatial databases. It also contains development of User Interface, performing spatial analysis and generating maps and reports based on user requirements.
Contents of Course
Introduction to Basic Programming and GIS
Web GIS Concept and Technology
Web Services (WFS, WMS, WCS, WPS)
Introduction to spatial database
PostgreSQL / PostGIS
Mapping Application Server
GeoServer
Web GIS Application Development
Web Mapping with Leaflet
Integration with third party APIs
Course Fee
PKR 25,000 (US $300 for foreign participants)
Venue
NCRG, Karachi
Assessment
Oral or written examination
Application Form
Applications of Forestry using Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques
24th June 2024 for local participants
15th June 2024 for foreign participants
Starting Date
01st July 2024
Course Duration
One Week
Course Level
Advance
Pre-requisites
Advanced knowledge of Remote Sensing & Computer
Objectives
The course aims to provide the advanced understanding of GIS and Remote Sensing and their applications in forestry. The course progresses from digital image processing for mapping forest density using high resolution satellite datasets followed by mapping forest types using hyperspectral datasets. The course will navigate through GIS as well as Remote Sensing software packages to achieve the objectives.
Contents of Course
Introduction to RS & GIS
Remote Sensing of Vegetation
Image Classification
Forest area estimations
Forest type mapping
Forest density mapping
Biomass mapping using satellite data
Course Fee
PKR 25,000 (US $ 300 for foreign participants)
Venue
SPARC, Peshawar
Assessment
Oral or written examination
Application Form
Remote Sensing of Environment and Climate Change
Institute
National Center for Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics (NCRG), Karachi, Pakistan
Basic knowledge of Earth sciences and allied fields with some computer knowledge
Objectives
The course aims at providing basic understanding of Regional Climate Model (ReqCM) & Dispersion Modeling such as CHARM software. The course progresses from introducing climate change through numerical modeling, installing and running of model to analyze the results. The course will navigate through remote sensing and GIS software packages for post processing of results obtained.
Contents of Course
Introduction to Climate Change, Numerical Modeling & Dispersion modeling
Compiling and using run of different models
Use of remote sensing and GIS and software packages
