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This training will offer participants an introduction to how NASA Earth Observations (EOs) can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications. The course will summarize priorities and challenges for energy management and how various NASA EOs can support decision-making. Attendees will gain familiarity with a broad set of relevant NASA datasets, tools, platforms, and resources, as well as hear about case studies and real-world applications related to climate resilience, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Course Format
The online training will be into four parts and two seperate sessions, which take place at different times. Each session will be 90 minutes long. The Fundamentals of Remote Sensing training is an advised prerequisite.
The online training will take place on June 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd, 2021.
The first session will be offered from 10:00 am - 11:30 pm EST (UTC-5)
The second session will be offered from 16:00 pm - 17:30 pm EST (UTC-5)
