CoastWatch Training Website

This site provides information on CoastWatch Satellite Training courses such as upcoming or past trainings, training tutorials, course lectures, and more to support scientists working with oceanographic satellite data.

What you’ll find here

  • Step-by-step coding and software tutorials for accessing and analyzing satellite data
  • Training materials developed through NOAA CoastWatch courses, including information on upcoming and past trainings
  • Resources and support options, including scheduled office hours, to help you integrate satellite data into research and management workflows

Not sure where to start?

  • Interested in participanting in a training course?

    Visit the Training Classes page to see upcoming trainings or past trainings to get an idea of what to expect.

  • Looking for hands-on examples?

    Check out the Training Tutorials to explore workflows in Python, R, and MATLAB, as well as software tutorials exploring NASA’s Panoply and CoastWatch Utilities.

  • Interested in reviewing lecture content at your own pace?

    Browse our collection of lectures and presentations on the Course Lectures page. If you want course specific content, browse our training class pages for course specific presentations and materials.

  • Want a preview of participant projects?

    Check out archived presentation slides developed by past attendees showcasing how they applied course concepts to their own data and research.

  • Need help or have questions?

    The Help page points you to FAQs, resources, and support options.