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describe the range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth and human societies. Especially in the last decade, these technologies have evolved into a network of national security, scientific, and commercially operated satellites complemented by powerful desktop GIS.
Geospatial technology is used mostly for surveying and mapping of plantation crops. At the micro level implementation of geospatial tools is mainly used for mapping of ground water resources, drainage patterns, variable rate application and management of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. Geospatial technologies play an influential role in the agriculture sector by increasing yields, managing of resources, prediction of outcomes and improving farm practices.
A course organised by ICARDA for young scientists provided an overview on Geospatial Science, Technology and Applications in Agriculture. Key components of the course included lectures, discussions, interactive and hands-on computer exercises, and individual projects.
Overarching goal of this course was to introduce a state of the art of geoinformatics platform for pursuing research, outputs and outcome generation. Through this lecture cum practice-based training helps scientists
Overarching goal of this course was to introduce a state of the art of geoinformatics platform for pursuing research, outputs and outcome generation. Through this lecture cum practice-based training helps scientists
- to understand potential application of remote sensing/GIS applications; and
- to learn the general image processing and GIS operation to extract and manage spatial information.
The participants came from Iraq (*3), Tunisia, Egypt and South Africa. 3 participants form Iraqm Tunesia and SouthAfrica/Zimbabwe were asked how this course would benefit their work back home.
Related:
Mapping Annual Cropland Using Reference Landsat Time Series in Central Asia
by CGIAR-CSI
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