ISRO introduces free online courses for school children

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited applications for a course on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under ISRO is organizing the training. Any student from eighth grade onwards till graduation is eligible to enroll in the course.

In the remote sensing course, enrolled students will learn-

• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Stages in Remote Sensing
• Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)
• Geostationary and Sun Synchronous Satellites
• Type of Remote Sensors
• Multispectral Scanner
• Resolutions
• Resolving the power of satellites
• Data Products
• Interpretation of Satellite Imageries

In the Basics of Remote Sensing Technology course, students will get the opportunity to know about remote sensing and geoinformation science. The course has been designed following the NCERT curriculum. Enrolled students will gain knowledge from scientists and engineers employed by various ISRO centres.

The Geographic Information and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) course offers students the chance to become familiar with the fundamental ideas and uses of geoformation science. According to the NCERT curriculum, the course includes an introduction to the geographic information system and its benefits, the distinction between spatial and non-spatial data, how to list the parts of a GIS, and its usage.

The enrolled students will also learn about the definition of remote sensing, its applications, the physics involved, the distinction between active and passive sensors, and other important aspects of remote sensing. Further, applicants will get knowledge of the classification of remotely sensed data products, the elements of image interpretation, the nature of satellite imagery and how it can be used to monitor environmental issues. For more information, students can refer to this link-

https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/joincoursedetail/17

Learning in Geographic Information System course-

• Geographic Information System or GIS
• Form of Geographic Information
• Advantages of GIS
• Components of GIS
• Spatial Data Formats - Raster and Vector Data
• Sequences of GIS Activities
• Scanners
• Entering the Attribute Data
• Data Verification and Editing
• Geographic Data: Linkages and Matching
• Spatial Analysis
• Spatial Analysis Operations

Students in graduate courses with science and math's as core subjects will be eligible to enroll for this course as the course required an understanding of the advanced level of mathematics.

Through engaging lectures, the course aims to educate secondary and upper-secondary students about geographic information science and how it may be used to analyse the Earth and its surroundings.

Steps to apply for ISRO's online course?

Step 1- Visit the official website at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/login to register for ISRO’s free course. Provide the requested information.

Step 2- If selected students have to take prior approval from their respective school or college

Step 3- Via emails, the eligible students will receive the date and time for the online course