Introduction to Earth Observations (EO) for Energy and Water Management
ECAS Institute | International Training
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Course Background
This course equips professionals with technical knowledge and analytical skills to use Earth Observation (EO) technologies, including satellite imagery, remote sensing, and GIS, for monitoring, forecasting, and decision-making in water and energy management. Participants will learn to apply EO tools to improve water security, optimize renewable energy resources, enhance climate resilience, and support data-driven policy and planning.
Course Objectives
Understand the role of Earth Observation technologies in water and energy management.Analyze satellite-based datasets for monitoring water resources and energy infrastructure.Use GIS and remote sensing applications for decision-making in energy and water sectors.Apply EO tools for hydrological modeling and drought/flood risk assessments.Assess solar and wind energy potential using satellite data.Develop climate-resilient strategies for sustainable water and energy management.Enhance data-driven policy frameworks for integrating EO into national planning.Strengthen capacity for disaster response through EO-based early warning systems.Training Modules
Introduction to Earth Observations (EO) and Remote Sensing: EO technologies, satellite platforms, data analysis basics, international EO programs, and case studies.Water Resource Monitoring Using EO Technologies: Tracking surface and groundwater, water quality monitoring, hydrological modeling, drought/flood monitoring, and climate change mitigation.EO for Hydrological and Climate Risk Assessment: Flood forecasting, drought risk mapping, glacier/snowpack monitoring, climate variability assessment, and adaptation planning.GIS and Remote Sensing for Energy Planning: GIS fundamentals, mapping energy infrastructure, land suitability analysis for renewable energy, environmental impact assessment, and real-time energy demand forecasting.EO Applications for Renewable Energy Optimization: Solar, wind, and biomass energy assessment, hydroelectric power modeling, and climate impact assessment.Integrating EO Data into Policy and Decision-Making: Evidence-based policymaking, data-driven frameworks, EO-supported policies, legal and ethical considerations, and governance challenges.Climate Adaptation Strategies for Water and Energy Security: Water-energy nexus, resilience enhancement, sustainable water management, EO-based adaptation planning, and case studies.EO for Disaster Risk Management in the Energy and Water Sectors: Satellite-based disaster response, extreme weather monitoring, flood/drought mitigation strategies, infrastructure risk assessment, and multi-sector collaboration.Target Participants
Water resource managers, energy planners, environmental scientists, and GIS specialists.Policymakers, climate adaptation practitioners, disaster risk managers, and researchers.Government agencies, NGOs, international development organizations, and private sector professionals.Professionals involved in hydrology, renewable energy, infrastructure planning, and climate resilience.Enrollment & Notes
Training manuals and reference materials are provided. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion. Tailor-made courses for organizations are also available.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training, and proof of payment sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.
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