Course Overview
Discover how to retrieve, process, and analyse space data, including the applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Course Name: Software and Data for Space
- SCQF Credit Level Equivalence: 10
- Prerequisites: Numerate degree and coding experience is recommended
- Total Hours: 30 hours study time
- Cost: £800
Course Duration and Dates
- Course Duration: 7 weeks online
- Access to Online Materials: Monday 20th October
- Live Sessions: Every Wednesday at 17:00 starting on Wednesday 22nd October. There will be 7 sessions in total. Please note these times may be subject to change, but any changes will be notified well in advance, and all sessions will be recorded.
Course Summary
This course covers various aspects of space data, including:
- Data formats and levels
- Standard digital image processing
- Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications
- Object detection
- Cloud-based processing (GEE, MSPC, AWS)
- Case studies on space data ethics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Be familiar with how satellite data is stored, distributed, and analysed both on desktops and in the cloud.
- Understand a variety of examples of how space data is utilised.
- Know the relevant industry standards, including jargon and terminology.
Course Format
- Synchronous Online Delivery: 7 weeks
- Seven online meetings throughout the course plus engagement with discussion boards
- 3-4 hours of independent study per week
- Assessments: Formative assessments through weekly online quizzes and tests, including quantitative assessments, to provide feedback aligned with industry standards.
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