Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Geomatics in Environmental Assessment

• Understand geomatics principles and their role in environmental science.
• Identify key spatial data sources (satellite imagery, aerial surveys, UAVs, LiDAR, GPS, GIS layers).
• Learn about geodetic frameworks and coordinate systems for environmental mapping.

2. Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring

• Explore satellite-based environmental assessment methods.
• Utilize multispectral and hyperspectral imagery for land cover classification.
• Apply thermal and radar remote sensing for ecosystem and climate monitoring.

3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Management

• Learn GIS-based environmental analysis techniques.
• Conduct spatial modeling for deforestation, urbanization, and land degradation.
• Perform terrain analysis and hydrological modeling for flood risk assessment.

4. Applications of Geomatics in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Identify geospatial tools used in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Assess biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and land-use changes using GIS.
• Utilize geospatial techniques for air, water, and soil quality monitoring.

5. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Using Geomatics

• Map climate change impacts using geospatial analytics.
• Conduct disaster risk assessment (wildfires, floods, landslides, oil spills) using GIS & remote sensing.
• Develop early warning systems and resilience strategies with geospatial technologies.

6. UAVs and LiDAR for Environmental Mapping

• Apply drones (UAVs) for real-time environmental monitoring and mapping.
• Use LiDAR data for forest biomass estimation, terrain mapping, and habitat analysis.
• Process high-resolution spatial data for conservation and land-use planning.

7. Decision Support Systems and Policy Development

• Utilize spatial decision support systems (SDSS) for environmental policy planning.
• Integrate GIS and AI for predictive environmental modeling.
• Apply geostatistical methods for pollution assessment and resource management.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world geomatics applications in environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Participate in hands-on GIS and remote sensing exercises for environmental assessment.
• Develop a customized geospatial analysis project for an environmental challenge.

Target Audience

• Environmental scientists and ecologists
• GIS specialists and remote sensing analysts
• Geologists and hydrologists
• Urban and regional planners
• Government agencies and policymakers