Description

This introductory training series provided a brief overview of some of the fundamentals essential to understanding the remote sensing process, data products, and their use in air quality applications. This training led by NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) was specifically targeted at participants of the in-person workshops at the 17th IUAPPA World Clean Air Congress, the 9th CAA Better Air Quality Conference, and the Atmospheric Optics: Aerosols, Visibility, and the Radiative Balance Conference.

Prerequisites

• Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Objectives

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand some of the basics of satellite remote sensing of aerosols and trace gases
• Be able to access limited satellite images and data using online tools
• Become familiar with remote sensing terminology.

Target Audience

Course Format

• Five 1-hour parts

Sessions

Part 1: Overview of Webinar Series, ARSET, and an Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

An overview of the ARSET program, this course, fundamentals of remote sensing, active and passive sensors, satellite orbits, and spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal resolution.

Materials

• Part 1 Presentation Slides (PDF, 4.4 MB)

Part 2: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Imagery and Tools to Access

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

An overview of satellite imagery, true and false color images, feature identification, and accessing near real-time satellite imagery through Worldview.

Materials

• Part 2 Presentation Slides (PDF, 13.2 MB)

Part 3: NASA Aerosol Products for Particulate Matter Air Quality

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Defining remote sensing of aerosols, ground-based remote sensing of aerosols, NASA satellite aerosol products, and aerosol products as a surrogate for PM2.5.

Materials

• Part 3 Presentation Slides (PDF, 13.6 MB)

Part 4: NASA Trace Gas Products

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Background information on trace gas detection and products and downloading and analyzing Level 3 nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) products.

Materials

• Part 4 Presentation Slides (PDF, 8.2 MB)
• An Introduction to the Electromagnetic Spectrum (video)
• Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Part 5: Future Satellite Capabilities for Air Quality Monitoring and Review

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016

An example of a geostationary aerosol product, future satellite capabilities for air quality monitoring, a review of the course, upcoming training opportunities, and a final question and answer session.

Materials

• Part 5 Presentation Slides: Future Capabilities & Review (PDF, 3.0 MB)