An Introduction to the Copernicus Satellite Data Ecosystem

Course Description
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Copernicus

Course Content:

This course is an introduction the Copernicus Satellite Data Ecosystem. It covers the following topics:

  • Getting to know the Copernicus Programme
    • Overview of the Copernicus Programme
    • Further Resources
  • The Copernicus Data Ecosystem
    • Copernicus Data Resources
  • Tools and Resources
    • Platforms, Tools and API’s
  • A worked out example
    • Using the Python OpenEO API

Who Is This Course For:

Data Scientists / Data Engineers in any Domain that need to use satellite data

How Does The Course Help:

Satellite data is a major technical domain. The course aims to:

  • Introduce the domain using Copernicus as the main reference
  • Sketch its overall structure and functionality
  • Familiarize with the common usage patterns (API's)

What Will You Get From The Course:

  • You will get a first feel what it means ot use satellite data
  • You will be able to identify practical further steps

Course Level and Difficulty Level:

This course is part of the Data Engineering family.

  • This is a Introductory Level course in Data Engineering, which means that there are few pre-requisites.
  • This is a Technical course which means certain technology elements (Python) are assumed as known before one can master all the course material. Significant parts, though, do not require such skills.

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The following table places the course in the Open Risk skills diagram:

Course Level & Type
Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level
Non-technical
Technical DAT31071

Course Material:

The course material comprises the following:

  • 4 interactive readings
  • Embedded exercises

Time Requirements and Important Dates

  • The course is self-paced and can be undertaken at any point. It requires a commitment of less than a day total.

Where To Get Help:

If you get stuck on any issue with the course or the Academy:

  • If the issue is related to the course topics / material, check in the first instance the Course Forum
  • If the issue is related the operation of the Open Risk Academy check first the Academy FAQ. If the issue persists contact us at info@openriskmanagement.com

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