ABU DHABI // Masdar Institute of Science of Technology has organised a workshop on commercial satellite imaging for members of its Young Future Energy Leaders programme.
It is hoped that by sending students and young professionals on this course it will help the country’s space mission.
The workshop provided an understanding of the technology and applications of satellite remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) in mapping and monitoring the environment.
It was led by Dr Prashanth Marpu, assistant professor in water and environmental engineering and head of the Earth-Observation and Hydro-Climatology Lab, and Dr Marouane Temimi, associate professor in water and environmental engineering and head of the Coastal and Environmental Remote Sensing and Modeling Lab.
YFEL member Hamda Al Mazrouei said the workshop provided her insight into how GIS and remote-sensing research could be applied.
The Young Future Energy Leaders programme was founded by Masdar to engage students and young professionals in the renewable energy and sustainability fields.
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