The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites educators, professionals, and researchers to apply for the Training Course on Downstream Data Utilization from 25 to 29 November 2024 in Quezon City.   

This face-to-face training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct research studies related to remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and satellite data utilization and applications. The course will cover principles of remote sensing, platforms and sensor systems, digital image processing, Geographic Information Systems, mapping and projection systems, spatial data models and analysis, and assessment and validation of map accuracy, among others. Field data collection techniques and the various applications of remote sensing and GIS will also be tackled.  

Eligibility  

This course is open to the following:  

• Teachers or educators from the basic to higher education handling research, physics, Earth science, computer science, engineering, or technology subjects;  

• Professionals and graduate students in various SSTA (Space Science and Technology Applications) related fields; and  

• Researchers interested in learning and conducting research related to remote sensing, GIS, and satellite data utilization and applications.  

Only thirty (30) applicants will be admitted to the course.  

Application Process  

Prepare and submit the following:  

• Recommendation or endorsement letter from the university, institution, or company where the applicant is employed. Sample letter can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/SampleEndorsement.   
• Graduate students must provide a recommendation letter from their research supervisor/adviser  
• Participants who are currently employed must provide a letter of intent  
• One recent 1×1 ID picture taken within the last six (6) months. 

Applicants may submit their applications via the online application or by email: 

• Online application – https://form.jotform.com/240100907972452.  
• Email – Download and fill out the form: https://bit.ly/ApplicationFormTCDDU. Send the completed form, along with the supporting documents, to sesd@philsa.gov.ph with the subject: Application for Training Course on Downstream Data Utilization_Surname, First Name (ex. Application for Training Course on Downstream Data Utilization_Santos, Joshua).

Deadline of applications is on 31 October 2024 (Thursday). Only applications with complete documents will be evaluated.  

Administrative Arrangements 

Participation in the course is free of charge. PhilSA will only provide accommodation, refreshments, and lunch during the training. Other arrangements such as transportation and miscellaneous expenses will be at the expense of the participant and their organization/institution. This also includes any special arrangements related to the participant’s work schedule or responsibilities to ensure the full participation and successful completion of the course.   

Provisional Schedule of Activities 

This training course is part of PhilSA’s Space Education and Awareness Program (SEAP), which aims to promote public awareness and understanding of SSTA by providing opportunities for professionals in the SSTA fields, as well as students and teachers at all levels, to learn about the peaceful uses and applications of space science and technology, enriching their knowledge, skills, and experience in science. 

Download the course information sheet here.

For questions and other inquiries, please contact sesd@philsa.gov.ph.