INTRODUCTION
Information is processed using facts and numbers, and we can all agree that if data is not properly managed, it may become overwhelming. In a GIS setting, adding a spatial dimension to data and performing spatial analysis expedites interpretation and visualization, which ultimately speeds up program implementation.
Many firms have gained a competitive edge and have maintained their relevance on a worldwide scale by integrating GIS and remote sensing as a decision-making tool. Innovative methods to get accurate and real-time information as well as tools to help present the information in relevant ways are necessary for making quick judgments.
Since everything in this world has a geographical component, GIS is useful in all kinds of situations, including those involving agriculture, commerce, forestry, crime, mining, health, transportation, and communications, utility management, climate change, and planning, among other things. You can combine different types of data into layers in a geographic information system (GIS), overlay those layers to do analysis, and then publish the resulting map.
The major goal of this training is to assist our client in comprehending how effectively they can employ GIS and remote sensing in their organization's daily operations. Quantum GIS practical exercises will make up the course (QGIS).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of course participants should be able to:
- Develop and implement a GIS project.
- Understand the fundamental ideas of GIS and RS.
- Obtain, manage, and save data sources in a GIS;
- Comprehend how a GIS database functions and how to update it
- learn how to edit data in a GIS;
- master map design, symbolization, and publication; and be proficient in the output and distribution of findings from a GIS project.
- Learn how to handle digital images by presenting the tools and data sources accessible on the current GIS market.
- Become familiar with particular GIS functionality: Geographical Analysis
- Learn how to use the internet to publish maps.
DURATION
10 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course targets:
- Data Editors
- GIS Database Designers
- GIS Managers
- Data Editors
- GIS Analysts
- Map Designers
- GIS Technical leads
- GIS Desktop Application Developers.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to GPS, GIS and Remote Sensing Principles
- Principles of GIS and Remote Sensing
- Components of GIS Systems
- GIS Capabilities and Functions
- Spatial Data Infrastructure
- Introduction to GPS and Global Navigation Satellite
Data Acquisition: Using Mobile based GPS (ODK)
- Principles and concepts of GPS
- Introduction to Mobile Data gathering
- Getting started
- Survey Authoring
- GIS Mapping ODK collected data
- Online web mapping with Google maps
- Exporting to GIS /RS environment for further analysis
- Hosting the data online
Data Acquisition: Extraction of feature from other sources
- Extracting data from Satellite images,
- Extracting data from online GIS data sources
- Importing data to GIS
- Obtaining Data from topographic sheets
- Downloading Data from open street maps
Database Design and development
- Working with spreadsheets data in GIS
- Conceptual and logical database design
- Building and coding the attributes
- Digitizing and scanning of maps
- Relating spatial and attribute data
Editing and management of GIS
- Adding feature to GIS data
- Reducing GIS data
- cutting points of interest in image datasets
- Transforming GIS data
Integrating Imagery and Remote Sensing into GIS
- Radiometric and atmospheric correction
- Temporal normalization
- Geo-coding and geo-referencing
- Transformation
- Signature development
- Supervised Classification
- Unsupervised Classification
- Change detection
- Accuracy assessment
Geo-Spatial Analysis
- Geo-processing
- Creating views and themes
- Working with themes
- Working with attribute tables
- Spatial query and analysis
- Working with charts
- Creating a map layout
- Digital Cartography and Visualization
Introduction to cartographic visualization and the mapping process
- Components of a map
- Map design
- Symbol design
- Name design and placement
- Concept of scale
- Map projections
- Data pre-processing techniques
- Thematic mapping;
- Digital mapping
Online Publishing of maps and GIS outputs
- Working with Google Maps and Fusion Tables
- Publishing into other web based platforms
- Case study of a related programme use of GIS and RS technology
GENERAL NOTES
- Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
- The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
- Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
- We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
- The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
- Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org