Introduction to Geo-information processing using ILWISPy (online course)

The way currently remote sensing images, derived products and data is provided has changed the way how this information is being processed. Traditionally a stand-alone system was used with several graphical user interface-based software tools to process and analyse the data. For efficient processing nowadays, information from the cloud can be accessed, and processing is done using capabilities, like the use of a virtual research environment (VRE), provided by these cloud-based service providers. Once the analysis has been completed in these cloud VRE’s, the final products are downloaded to be integrated with existing local data sources for final analysis and visualization.

The course starts with an overview of the various operational EO satellite data and information access services and catalogues. This is followed by an overview of how ILWISPy operations can be used for interactive data science and scientific computing in conjunction with other relevant Python site-packages. Data applicable to various application domains will be covered. Finally, an assignment based on a topic of interest, applying the knowledge gained and tools introduced, will complete the course.