Digital Earth Africa learning platform
This learning platform helps users understand the significance of Earth observations, explore Digital Earth Africa datasets through an interactive map, and get started on the basics of python coding for spatial analysis.
Digital Earth Africa makes Earth observation (EO) data readily available, delivering decision-ready products to the African continent. Data generated by Digital Earth Africa will provide valuable insights for better decision-making across many areas, including resource management, food security and urbanisation.
About this course
Learn how to monitor water resources using DE Africa products and services including DE Africa continental Water Observation from Space (WOfS).
This is a self paced learning course and learners will be able to use DE Africa in monitoring water resources using DE Africa Water Observation from Space (WOfS) and monitoring floods using Sentinel. Learns are encouraged to view DE Africa live sessions on DE Africa YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@digitalearthafrica4021 and DE Africa User Guide https://docs.digitalearthafrica.org/.
No prior experience in Earth observations, satellite data, or coding is required. All sessions feature step-by-step instructions and knowledge check quizzes, with the opportunity to achieve certification by passing all tasks.