Space Technology Applications on Earth GIS (STAOE GIS)

GIS is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. GIS can show many kinds of data on one map, such as streets, buildings and vegetation. This enables people to see, analyse and understand patterns and relationships more easily.

 The STAOE GIS programme will cover:

 ·         Principles of GIS and Remote Sensing - programme introduction

·         Applications of GIS Data:

o    Biodiversity, Geo-resources management and sustainable development

o    Land cover, land use and temporal analysis

o    Understanding and monitoring pollution e.g. air, plastic, oil spillage

o    Water resource management and flood prevention and protection

o    Emergency response and disaster recovery e.g. earthquakes, forest fires

 There will also be optional modules covering:

 ·         What is a satellite? - Building your own Nano/CubeSat - understanding the components of a satellite

·         How do you send a satellite into space?

·         Satellite Control Systems – How do you control satellites?