The First Set of Training Session in Greece on Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring for Young Scientists and Practitioners

On October 13-14, 2021 PONTOS's two partners in Greece, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas and Democritus University of Thrace held the First set of Training Session on Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring for Young Scientists and Practitioners. Over 70 young scientists and practitioners successfully participated in the two-day virtual training sessions. The third day of on site practical work is expected to be held in Spring 2022. Through targeting  young audiences this activity aims at ensure the long-term sustainability of project results. The agenda and resources of the training sessions are available below.

1. Agenda (Greek version)

2. Presentations

   • • Presentation of the Structure and Objectives of PONTOS Training Sessions in the Pilot Area of ​​the Nestos Delta
     • Presentation of the PONTOS Project and Introduction to its Services
     • Introduction to Geospatial Data Management
     • Satellite Image Treatment
     • Introduction to the Function of the Nestos River Lagoons
     • Use Case: Coastal Erosion
     • Use case: Irrigation Water Management in the Nestos River Plain
     • Introduction in Copernicus Services
     • Connection of the Copernicus’ and PONTOS’ services with the needs of the National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and particularly, with the needs of Municipality of Nestos area
     • Introduction in EODESM and Earthtrack 
       • • Instructions for Using the Earthtrack

3. Training Recordings