Access and Use Satellite Data and Decision-making tools for Ocean and Coastal Applications

November 26, 2024, In person, 1pm - 6pm (Fiji Standard Time)

Course Description

Training on accessing Oceanographic Satellite Data from NOAA CoastWatch and using information tools from PacIOOS for applications in the Pacific Islands region. This training will be held during the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing Users Conference in Suva, Fiji.

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Instructors

Name Affiliation
Daisy Shi CoastWatch/Pacific OceanWatch, node manager
Lauren Kaiser PacIOOS, data management specialist
Cara Wilson CoastWatch/West Coast Node, PI

Objectives

  • Describe the basic types of products available from satellite data
  • Demonstrate how to access data on ERDDAP servers
  • Introduce CoastWatch satellite data and training resources
  • Explore additional data and information tools available at PacIOOS
  • Provide hands-on time to access data and run tutorials

Schedule

Time (Fiji Standard Time) Topic
1:00 - 2:30 Introduction and Website Test Drives
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Tutorial Demos
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 6:00 Hands-On time

Resources