Organization: Harvard University
Registration deadline: 19 Jun 2016
Starting date: 20 Jun 2016
Ending date: 24 Jun 2016
The 2016 Remote Sensing for Humanitarian Programs Workshop will be held from June 20 - 24, 2016 at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, USA.
This course is the first professional training course with the aim of providing humanitarian professionals basic skills and knowledge required to use remote sensing technologies, such as satellite and drone imagery, as part of humanitarian operations. The goal of the course is to equip participants with the necessary expertise to manage, design, and utilize remote sensing programs during both natural disasters and conflict-related emergencies.
The five-day training will be conducted by the Signal Program on Human Security and Technology at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. The course faculty is experienced in remote sensing for humanitarian response, and has extensive expertise in analyzing data from both satellites and from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in real-world-situations.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course the participant will be able to:
- Understand how satellites and drones are used in humanitarian response
- Apply geospatial data to specific humanitarian activities
- Develop geospatial collection and analysis plans for emergencies
- Explore the ethical and regulatory issues related to these technologies
How to register:
More information about the registration process can be found on the course webpage.
Workshop Registration Fee - $1650 USD (*$1500 Early Registration Discount available until May 1, 2016*)