The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is fueling your future with a stellar selection of ISRO Free Course designed specifically for students and graduates in 2024.
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About the ISRO Free Course
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It operates as the primary research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India while the Chairman of ISRO also acts as the executive of DoS.
ISRO is primarily responsible for performing tasks related to space-based operations, space exploration, international space cooperation and the development of related technologies. ISRO is one of the six government space agencies in the world that possesses full launch capabilities, can deploy cryogenic engines, can launch extraterrestrial missions and operate a large fleet of artificial satellites. ISRO is one of the four government space agencies to have soft landing (unmanned) capabilities.
About the ISRO Free Course
Forest carbon and water cycle monitoring and modelling represent a pivotal approach to understanding and managing the intricate dynamics of ecosystems. By harnessing the capabilities of satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and remote sensing techniques, forest carbon stocks and water cycle patterns across vast landscapes can be assessed effectively. Through advanced modelling algorithms and data integration methods, one can simulate various scenarios to predict how changes in forest cover and climate might impact carbon sequestration and water availability in different regions.
Furthermore, forest carbon and water cycle monitoring and modelling using geospatial technology play a crucial role in policy formulation and natural resource management. By providing policymakers with accurate, evidence-based information, this approach supports the development of effective strategies for sustainable land use, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. In essence, the integration of geospatial technology into forest carbon and water cycle monitoring and modelling represents a cornerstone in our efforts to understand, protect, and sustainably manage the Earth’s vital ecosystems for current and future generations.
Overview of Program
The course is conducted through IIRS outreach facility. IIRS has successfully conducted 139 courses so far through its outreach programme with 5,82,369 participants from 3219+ Institutions/ Universities (as of 31st January 2023) spread across India.
The objective of the Course: To familiarize forest managers, academicians and researchers with the utility of geospatial technology in forest carbon and water cycle monitoring and modelling.
Target Participants
The course is designed for Professionals, researchers and students (at least Graduate) engaged in the fields of Forest Management, Conservation, Vegetation Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geospatial Technology and Modelling.
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Registration Fee
There is no registration fee
Course Registration
Course updates and other details will be
available on the URL – Click Here.
All the participants have to register online through the registration page available on the above web page.
ISRO Free Course Award of Certificate
Registered through Nodal centres: Based on 70% attendance, students will be awarded a “Courses Participation Certificate.” Individual Registration: A “Course A participation” certificate will be given to everyone who devotes at least 70% of each
session’s hours to the course. The course participation certificate will be available for download in ISRO LMS.
Programme Reception
Individual participants can attend the course live via LMS i.e. Click Here and nodal center participants can attend through the e-class portal of IIRS, Dehradun i.e. Click Here.
Important links
Course updates and other details will be
available on the URL – Click Here.
To participate in this programme the interested, organisations/universities/departments/institutes have to identify a coordinator at
their end. The identified coordinator will register online his/her institute as a nodal centre on the IIRS website – Click Here
All the participants have to register online through the registration page by selecting his/her organization as the nodal centre on the below link: Click Here
