IIRS, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Govt.of India,outreach programme 2024:Apply now!!limited seats ,no application fee

 

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Department of Space, Govt. of India is a premier
Training and Educational Institute set up for
developing trained professionals in the field of
Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics and GNSS
Technology for Natural Resources, Environmental
and Disaster Management. IIRS invites online application from eligible candidates for its 140th outreach programme commencing from  May 13-17, 2024.Here are the brief details  of the said programme as notified by IIRS,Dehradun :-
Important dates:

Online course start date: May 13,2024.

Online course end date : May 17,2024.

Organised by

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Indian Space Research Organisation
Department of Space, Govt. of India 
Dehradun

About the course:-

The course on "Forest Carbon and Water Cycle Monitoring and Modelling" focuses on utilizing satellite imagery, GIS, and remote sensing techniques to assess forest carbon stocks and water cycle patterns. It emphasizes the importance of advanced modeling algorithms and data integration to predict how changes in forest cover and climate affect carbon sequestration and water availability. Additionally, it highlights the role of geospatial technology in policy formulation for sustainable land use, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The course aims to deepen participants' understanding of these vital ecosystem dynamics through comprehensive lectures scheduled from May 13 to 17, 2024.

Content of the course:-

Understanding forest carbon and water
cycles from climate change perspective,
Understanding forest cover and land use dynamics
using earth observation data, Monitoring and
modelling of forest water fluxes, Carbon and water
flux measurements using eddy covariance technique,
Forest biomass and productivity estimation using
earth observation data and modelling.

Target/Who can apply???

The course is designed for Professionals, researchers
and students (at least Graduate) engaged in the field
of Forest Management, Conservation, Vegetation
Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geospatial
Technology and Modelling.

Registration Fee

There is no registration fee.

Award of Certificate

-Registered through Nodal centres : Based on
70% attendance, students will be awarded a
"Courses Participation Certificate.”

-Individual Registration: A "Course
Participation" certificate will be given to
everyone who devotes at least 70% of each
session's hours to the course. The course
participation certificate will be available for download in ISRO LMS.

Course details:

Go through the link provided at the end of this page to get course details.

Contact details:

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing,
Indian Space Research Organisation
Department of Space, Govt. of India, 
4-Kalidas Road, Dehradun 

Email: dlp@iirs.gov.in

Course Organisers 

1.Dr. Hitendra Padalia

   Head, FED.

2.Dr. Subrata Nandy
   Sci./ Engr. SF, FED
   IIRS DLP Team

3.Mr. Janardan Vishwakarma
   Technical Officer

4.Mr. Ashok Ghildiyal
   Technical Officer

Tel: 0135-2524130


Note: 
a)There are limited number of seats. Registration will be done on first come first serve basis.
b) Aspirants are advised to see the official notification before registering online for the said course.

Important links:

Register online for the course:Click here or Click here link 2
Official notification.                  :Click here
Official website.                        :Click here
Course schedule.                       :Click here
Attend course online link       :Click here
(For individual participants)
Attend course online link.      : Click here
(Through nodal centres)/ E class
portal of IIRS,Dehradun