NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training ARSET Dr Ana

NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Dr. Ana I. Prados University of Maryland Baltimore County, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology and NASA/GSFC

About the ARSET Project § Part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program/Capacity Building Program § Since 2008 § 13 Team members (10 scientists) § Located at 3 NASA centers: § Goddard Space Flight Center (core team) § Jet Propulsion Laboratory § Ames Research Center

Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) http: //arset. gsfc. nasa. gov GOAL: Increase utilization of NASA observational and model data for decisionsupport through training activities for environmental professionals. Online training (free): Live and recorded, 4 -6 weeks in length. Include demos on data access, GIS and NASA webtools In person training: In a computer lab, 2 - 4 days, partnering with 1 or more stakeholders. Train the Trainers: Learn how to design and conduct your own remote sensing training course Accomplishments (2008 – 2015) • • 52 trainings completed 4000+ participants worldwide 1480+ organizations 132 countries

Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Air Quality Water Resources and Flood Monitoring Pollution over China Satellite derived precipitation Land Management and Wildfires Train the Trainers Courses and guidance on how to design and develop, YOUR OWN Smoke online and/or computer based remote sensing training LAND COVER Land Cover

Gradual Learning Approach Online Training Basic Training Webinars Hands-on Assumes no prior knowledge of RS In-Person Training Advanced Training Hands-on Webinar course generally required Focused on a specific application/problem/Data: for example dust or smoke monitoring in a specific country or region

ARSET Program Participation: 2012 -2015

ARSET: 2008 -2015: 4000+ End-users 1480+ Organizations 132 Countries 52 Trainings Number of participating organizations per country or US State for: Air Quality, Water, Flood, and Land/Wildfires management trainings

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