Europos kosmoso agentūros nuotolinio Žemės stebėjimo radarais ir optiniame diapazone duomenų panaudojimo mokymai

European Space Agency, Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania and the Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology announce the call for applications for 

ESA TRAINING COURSE ON RADAR AND OPTICAL REMOTE SENSING

Vilnius (Lithuania), 3 – 7 July, 2017

The European Space Agency (ESA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania and the Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology are organising a Training Course on Radar and Optical Remote Sensing. It is aimed at the promotion and dissemination of Earth Observation (EO) technology in a variety of science and industry fields.

We welcome applications from qualified researchers at MsC (or close to completion) and PhD level, professionals, trainers and educators, from Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus (ECS – European Cooperating States) and Malta, who use EO technology within their daily work. Also candidates from ESA member states will be considered (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom) and Canada, although preference will be given to ECS members.).

Deadline for applications has been extended to 31 May.

PROGRAMME

The course will provide an introduction to the basis of theory and applications of radar and optical remote sensing. It will include theoretical lectures as well as hands-on computing exercises.

VENUE OF THE TRAINING

Joint Life Sciences Centre of Vilnius University (address: Sauletekio al. 7, Vilnius).

MAIN TOPICS

• SAR Introduction
• SAR Reminders
• SAR Physics
• SAR Missions and Systems
• SAR Applications to Forestry, Agriculture and Land Use
• SAR Land Applications
• Introduction to Optical Remote Sensing
• Land Applications of Optical Remote Sensing
• SAR/Optical RS Integration for Land Applications
• SAR/Optical Applications to Ice and Snow

LECTURERS

• Francesco Sarti (ESA)
• Christian Thiel (University of Jena)
• Alexander Klaus (GAF AG)
• Pierre-Louis Frison (University of  Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallee)
• Christ Stewart (ESA)
• Gabriele Schwaizer (ENVEO IT GmbH)

Language: English 

NB!

We recommend participants to prepare for the course by studying some of the training material available here: https://earth.esa.int/web/guest/eo-education-and-training (under "EO training resources").

DETAILED PROGRAMME

TARGET AUDIENCE AND PARTICIPATION

We welcome applications from qualified researchers at MsC (or close to completion) and PhD level, professionals, trainers and educators, from Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus (ECS – European Cooperating States) and Malta, who use EO technology within their daily work. Also candidates from ESA member states will be considered (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom) and Canada, although preference will be given to ECS members.).

Participation (theory and practical part of the course) is limited to a maximum of 35 participants and subject to selection process. These selected ones must participate in all thourough course. During the selection of participants, priority shall be given to Lithuanian candidates. 

LANGUAGE

The official language oft he course is English. In order to be able to follow the course participants should have a good level of English.

FEES

No participation fees will be charged for the training but participants are expected to cover their own travel and subsistence expenses. Course materials, coffee breaks, social and cultural events will be provided by organisers.

APPLICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  

• Basic knowledge of Remote Sensing and/or Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Good level of English (at least B1)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• CV including nationality, birth date, academic background, work experience, language skills, university/ faculty or institute details
• Motivation letter explaining the reason of your interest in the course
• The applications have to be submitted on the following e-mail address: [email protected]
• Closing of application submission: 31st of May, 2017
• Notifications of acceptance: 12th of June, 2017
• For questions and more information please contact:

BACKGROUND MATERIAL

• Focus on Copernicus Applications
• SAR basic theory and practical exercises with SNAP (French version)
• SAREDU (DLR)
• Land Applications of Radar Remote Sensing (Sarmap)
• A tutorial on SAR (DLR)
• InSAR principles (ESA)
• CCRS (Natural Resources Canada)
• Remote Sensing for the Earth Sciences (ASPRS)
• Inland water remote sensing techniques and applications: GLaSS training material
• ESA Water Atlas (95Mb) 

CONTACTS:

Donata Gustaitė
Chief Official
Innovation Policy Division
Innovation Department
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania
T: +370 7 0 663 681
E: [email protected]

Anzelma Uselienė
Deputy Head of R&D&I Programmes and International Cooperation Division
Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology
T: +370 5 2 127 437
E: [email protected]