Introduction to satellite earth observation

Course start date and registration

If you’re interested in this course, please visit https://www.appliedspace.tech/continuing-professional-development/ and complete our pre-registration “Expression of interest” form.

Access is available to authorised participants by arrangement with the university.  To access this course you must have a contract code.

Next steps

Register your interest on our "AppliedSpace.Tech" site

Express interest

Course structure

The course is delivered as a 16-hour intensive programme and can be offered either over two full days or as four half-day sessions. It combines short lectures with guided practical exercises using real satellite data, giving participants the chance to build confidence through hands-on learning.

The focus is on accessible, step-by-step training that helps participants move from understanding the basics to applying the methods in practice

Purpose

We offer Continuing Professional Development courses for people who want to build practical skills in satellite data, Earth observation, and applied space technologies. Our next course will focus on Introduction to Satellite Earth Observation with a focus on Synthetic Aperture Radar, a hands-on course designed to help participants understand and apply radar satellite data in real-world contexts. Register your interest to be notified when future dates and registration options become available.

Offering a hands-on experience for people who want to build practical digital skills and explore how satellite data is used in areas such as the environment, infrastructure, offshore energy, and public safety.

Satellite data plays an important role in understanding the world around us. It can help detect floods, monitor land and buildings, track change over time, and support decisions in many industries. Yet for many people, this field can feel technical and difficult to access.

This course is designed to make that first step easier. It gives participants an accessible introduction to working with satellite data through guided, practical exercises and real examples. It is suitable for people who want to upskill, return to work, change sector, or gain confidence in a growing technical area.

No previous experience in this type of satellite data is required. The course focuses on learning by doing and showing clearly how these skills connect to real opportunities and real-world applications.

As part of the course, participants will be introduced to radar satellite imagery, also known as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a powerful type of data that can be used day and night and in cloudy conditions.

 

Key Learning outcomes

  • Introduced to radar satellite imagery
  • Why radar satellite imagery is useful for observing the Earth in all weather and at any time of day
  • How to find suitable datasets, work through key processing steps, and interpret the results in relation to real-world applications.
  • Understand where this type of data adds value alongside other Earth observation sources
  • How to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What will I receive?

  • Access to our online learning environment, Myplace
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