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Free Data for Geological Remote Sensing

Learn to navigate the expanding world of geological remote sensing data. Discover which free datasets best suit your earth science applications and evaluate data readiness for your projects.

5 hours to complete
Online course
€ 50
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Beginner
Certificate of Completion
100% completion required

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The geological remote sensing field is rapidly evolving with an ever-expanding array of new sensors and data sources. This comprehensive course cuts through the complexity to help earth science professionals and researchers make informed decisions about data selection and application. 

You'll gain essential skills in recognizing the unique possibilities that different sensors offer for geological remote sensing applications. The course guides you through the critical process of selecting the most appropriate free datasets for your specific research questions and project requirements. 

Beyond data selection, you'll learn to evaluate the readiness and suitability of downloaded data for your intended applications, ensuring efficient workflows and reliable results. 

Whether you're working on mineral exploration, geological mapping, environmental monitoring, or academic research, this course will guide you to the data you need to solve complex earth science questions effectively. 

Learning outcomes

After this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the possibilities that different sensors offer for geological remote sensing 

Select appropriate data for your geological remote sensing application    

Evaluate the readiness of downloaded data for the intended application 

Course content

  • Basics of GRS

  • GRS Data Archives

  • GRS Data Quality

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Is this course for you?

  • Target Audience

    • PhD students in remote sensing applications for earth sciences 
    • Junior technicians in mining companies  
    • Junior technicians in geological surveys 
  • Knowledge prerequisites

    Basic knowledge on Remote sensing Basic geology knowledge 
  • Any other prerequisites

    All data archives used in this course are globally accessible. If you experience access restrictions due to regional limitations, you may need to use a VPN

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