IIRS launches free 5 day Outreach Programme on Agriculture Water management

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing launches free 5 day outreach programme on “Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture Water Management.

What will you learn?

Concepts and fundamentals of agricultural water management and the role of Earth Observation (EO) in water management.
Remote sensing of irrigated crop area mapping and irrigation crop water requirements.
Remote sensing of regional crop evapotranspiration estimation.
Satellite remote sensing of soil moisture and global products.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and advanced remote sensing for agricultural water management.

Eligibility and application process

This course by ISRO is scheduled from 3 August to 7 August 2020.
Personal details like address, education, and profession need to be entered into the form.
You are also required to upload a photograph and an identification proof.
Professionals from the central or state governments, private organisations, NGOs, as well as students and researchers engaged in water management aspects of agriculture can apply.

Things to know

There is no fee for this online course.
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete 70 per cent attendance and score 40 per cent in the online examination.
No specific hardware/software is needed to access the classes. However, good speed of internet connectivity will be helpful. A desktop/laptop with a webcam and microphone is preferred.

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