Course Overview
Discover how to retrieve, process, and analyse space data, including the applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Course Name: Software & Data for Space
- SCQF Credit Level Equivalence: 10
- Prerequisites: Numerate degree and coding experience.
- Total Hours: 30 hours study time + 1-day in-person workshop
Course Duration and Dates
- Course Duration: 6 weeks online + 1 in-person workshop
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
The course concludes with on-campus practical exercises completed in teams, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
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: 6 weeks
- 1 hour of online weekly meetings plus engagement with discussion boards
- 3-4 hours of independent study per week
- In-Person Workshop: 1-day session in Edinburgh, where you will apply the skills learned during the course with the guidance of industry experts.
- Assessments: Formative assessments through weekly online quizzes and tests, including quantitative assessments, to provide feedback aligned with industry standards.
Meet the Experts
Course Leaders
- Dr Gary Watmough
- Dr Stuart King
- Dr Sohan Seth
- Prof Iain Woodhouse
- Dr Qi Ou
- Dr Matjaz Vidmar
- Dr Devanjan Bhattacharya
Industry Experts
A team of leading industry professionals will be available during the in-person workshop to facilitate learning and engage with participants.
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