Comprehensive Earth Observation Learning Materials for All
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Observation Resources
This section presents a curated collection of educational materials focused on Earth Observation! From textbooks and online seminars to tutorials, Python Notebooks, and podcasts, this compilation offers a plethora of resources to enhance your understanding of Earth Observation and Remote Sensing.
Regardless of whether you are a student, researcher, or professional—or simply interested in the subject—you will discover valuable information here. Regularly updated content like podcasts and webinars is highlighted with a green circle 🟢, so be sure to bookmark this page and return for future updates. If you come across additional useful resources, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments. Let’s get started!
Last updated: August 8, 2023
Table of Contents
- Books
- Workshops and Recordings
- Webinars
- Tutorials / Articles
- Hands-on Tutorials
- Training, Courses & MOOCs
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- Newsletters and Publications
- Pangeo Resources
- Miscellaneous
Section 1.1: Recommended Books
Earth Observation Textbooks (by the Australian Earth Observation community) [link]
A series of textbooks authored by the Australian Earth Observation community, detailing EO data, processing techniques, and applications. These texts encompass a variety of local case studies that illustrate the growing utilization of EO data in Australia.
Video walkthroughs for individual chapters are accessible on YouTube [link].
Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine: Fundamentals and Applications [link]
This book represents the collaborative effort of over 100 contributors, who together produced more than 10,000 lines of code across 55 chapters. This free resource covers everything from basic JavaScript programming and image analysis to advanced image processing techniques and comprehensive applications involving data integration from multiple sensors.
Landsat's Enduring Legacy [link]
An insightful digital book on remote sensing, particularly focusing on the Landsat program. It provides a wealth of historical context and contemporary information, addressing past challenges and their resolutions.
SAR Handbook: Comprehensive Methodologies for Forest Monitoring and Biomass Estimation [link]
"The SAR Handbook" is the result of a two-year collaboration involving NASA SERVIR and SilvaCarbon, featuring five training sessions conducted by six SAR experts. These sessions covered topics such as SAR fundamentals, forest change detection, biomass estimation, and sampling design, each detailed in separate chapters of the handbook, complete with theoretical concepts and practical exercises.
InSAR Principles: Guidelines for SAR Interferometry Processing and Interpretation [link]
This training guide introduces and elaborates on Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), detailing applications for data derived from the Envisat ASAR sensor and instructions for combining Envisat and ERS imagery to create interferograms.
Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry: Introduction, Principles and Applications [link]
A resource guide for users of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) Sentinel-1 products produced by the Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF).
Section 1.2: Workshops and Recordings
Geo for Good 2022 (recordings) [link]
EO Open Science [link]
This section contains recordings from ESA workshops, training sessions, poster displays, and virtual events. Latest session: International Workshop on High-Resolution Thermal EO [link].
OpenGeoHub Summer School 2022 (recordings) [link]
This collection features 16 freely accessible tutorials covering R & Python for earth systems and climate data, with the recent addition of JuliaGeo!
Recommended Viewing: Accessing and Using Data Cubes
A detailed Python tutorial that covers spatial overlay, visualization, and modeling, including a Jupyter Notebook [link].
The first video titled "A Short Course on Earth Observation Methods and Data" provides a concise overview of essential methodologies and data types utilized in Earth observation.
CCI Biomass 1st User Workshop 2022 (recordings) [link]
ECMWF–ESA Workshop on Machine Learning for Earth Observation and Prediction, November 2022 [link]
Access recordings, slides, and posters from the workshop online.
Earth Observation Data Visualization Workshop
A series of brief online workshops held over six weeks focusing on Copernicus data visualization, covering topics such as air quality, oceans, weather, and climate extremes.
Recording and slides for the latest EUMETSAT short course on wildfire monitoring are also available.
Chapter 2: Online Webinars and Learning Sessions
The second video titled "New Earth Observation Strategies for USGEO, GEO, and US Federal Agencies" outlines innovative approaches and directions for integrating Earth observation data into governmental policies and practices.
🟢 The Pangeo Showcase Webinar Series [link]
Part of the ongoing Pangeo Weekly Community Meeting, these webinars aim to foster community engagement around Earth observation topics.
🟢 NASA's EarthData Webinars and Tutorials [link]
Step-by-step instructional webinars for navigating NASA's Earth science resources, aiding data discovery and access across various disciplines.
🟢 European Ground Motion Service Webinar Series 2023 [link]
This series introduces users to the innovative geospatial data provided by the European Ground Motion Service, which is transforming the understanding of geological hazards and ground deformation phenomena in Europe.
🟢 FAO Webinar Series: Earth Observation Data for Agricultural Statistics [link]
From March to May 2023, this series promotes awareness of the EOSTAT project and FAO's efforts in enhancing countries’ capabilities in utilizing Earth observation data for agricultural statistics.
🟢 EO4SD-FM Webinars [link]
The Earth Observation for Sustainable Development – Forest Management consortium hosts a series of webinars throughout 2023.
🟢 Climate Change AI Webinar Series [link]
This ongoing series focuses on the intersection of climate change and artificial intelligence, promoting discussions around innovative solutions.
🟢 EOA Hosted Webinars [link]
These webinars, hosted by Earth Observation Australia, discuss various topics, including the use of space-based Earth observations to address climate challenges.
Section 2.1: Tutorials and Articles
Sentinel-1 at Descartes Labs (Technical Series)
A series of technical posts focusing on the processing of Sentinel-1 SAR data and the creation of SAR and InSAR-derived products.
Orthorectification: Technical Series by UP42
An introduction and practical guide to orthorectification techniques.
Interactive Guide: Fundamentals of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
An engaging resource created by Esri to explore the theory and applications of SAR.
Best Data from Space: Achieving Optimal Spatial Resolution Imagery
In this series, Satellogic team members explain the essential steps to optimize high-performing optical systems for quality satellite imagery.
Hands-on Tutorial: Using xarray for Remote Sensing Data
A practical tutorial demonstrating the use of xarray to analyze cloud-based glacier surface velocity data.
Section 2.2: Courses and MOOCs
🟢 NASA's ARSET [link]
Self-paced training modules and live webinars available at various proficiency levels, with many materials offered in Spanish and some in French.
EO4GEO Training Material Catalogue [link]
A comprehensive catalogue containing state-of-the-art educational resources for instructors seeking teaching materials.
Synthetic Aperture Radar: Hazards (EdX Course)
An introductory course offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks on SAR applications for monitoring natural hazards.
GEOS 657 Microwave Remote Sensing
This class provides insight into microwave remote sensing theory and its applications, enabling you to integrate remote sensing techniques into your research.
EO College
A digital hub for Earth observation and remote sensing educational content, offering open educational resources and online courses.
Beyond the Visible — Imaging Spectroscopy for Agricultural Applications (EO-College)
A course designed to impart the fundamentals of imaging spectroscopy for agricultural uses, along with access to free data sources and practical exercises.
Machine Learning on Earth Observation: ML4EO Bootcamp
A program combining lectures and hands-on exercises for beginners in data science and remote sensing.
Blogs and Podcasts
Geoawesomeness EO-Hub [link]
A collaborative journalistic endeavor aimed at providing insights on how Earth observation is reshaping various sectors.
🟢 Minds Behind Maps [link]
Conversations with individuals involved in map-making and Earth observation.
🟢 The Scene From Above Podcast [link]
Informal discussions focusing on exciting developments in Earth observation.
🟢 TerraWatch Space Podcast [link]
A podcast dedicated to clarifying Earth observation, satellite data, and their applications.
Newsletters and Publications
🟢 Aravind Ravichandran's TerraWatch Space [link]
A newsletter offering analyses and deep dives into Earth observation and satellite data.
🟢 Remote Sensing News by Rafaela Tiengo [link]
A newsletter featuring the latest news, tutorials, and events related to remote sensing and geoscience.
Pangeo Resources
New to Pangeo? A Quickstart Guide for Data Analysts and Engineers [link]
An introductory guide by Ryan Abernathey, showcasing resources for data formats and core libraries in the Pangeo ecosystem.
Project Pythia
An educational initiative for the geoscience community, providing open-source, high-quality learning resources.
Miscellaneous Resources
Environmental Data Science (EDS) book [link]
A community-driven online resource for sharing data, research, and tools in Environmental Data Science.
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