
Master the download of GIS and remote sensing data from diverse platforms, using free and commercial sources, with step-by-step guides for Landsat, Sentinel, LiDAR, drone imagery, and formats.
Explore optical, radar, lidar, thermal, and hyperspectral remote sensing data and discover where to download them from major platforms like Sentinel Platform and USGS Earth Explorer.
Explore the three GIS data types: vector, raster, and metadata, and learn how vector and raster formats support different analyses and can be transformed between vector and raster data.
Download freely available ten meter land use land cover from 2015 to today, updated daily, with Google Earth Engine, using Dynamic World data and Sentinel imagery.
Learn to download SPOT remote sensing data from 1986 to 2015, choosing 20 m to 2.5 m resolution, filter by date, assess cloud cover, and perform quick georeferencing in GIS.
Download Sentinel-2 data from Google Earth Engine for region, filter by date and cloud cover, select bands 2, 3, 4, and 8, and save the median composite to Google Drive.
Master Landsat 8 data with Google earth engine by selecting bands, defining ROI and date range, adjusting cloud cover, and exporting a clipped, single-image result to drive.
Demonstrate downloading land surface temperature maps with Landsat 8 in Google Earth Engine, including ROI clipping, date and cloud settings, and kelvin brightness temperature conversion for GIS use.
Learn to download DEM data at 30-meter resolution for a specific study area with Google Earth Engine, exporting to drive as a GeoTIFF for easy GIS use.
Explore freely available corona atlas imagery from 1963–1972 at ten meter resolution, download orthorectified geotiffs reprojected to Mercator for change detection.
Master the download of free, very high resolution drone and satellite imagery from Open Aerial Map, including account setup, image details, geotiff uploads, and using data for deep learning experiments.
Explore free high-resolution dsm, dtm, and point clouds from drone mapper and the globe icon site, download samples in multiple formats to learn ArcGIS Pro.
Learn how to download free, high-resolution lidar data and one-meter resolution dem for the USA from USGS LiDAR Explorer, including ArcGIS Pro workflows and reading LAS and TIFF formats.
Learn to download free USGS remote sensing data, including SPOT, Corona, and DEM, by creating an account, defining a study area, and using the USGS download workflow.
select the study area and date on the USGS site, then choose Landsat products from raw to radiometrically and geometrically calibrated and download specific bands for geospatial analysis.
Learn to download a free 12.5 m DEM from the ALOS PALSAR Earth data facility, including region selection, sign in, and choosing high resolution terrain corrected data.
Discover how to download free Radarsat-1 eight-meter raster data from the Alaska Satellite Facility, selecting level one products in fine beam mode and completing login to access the data.
Discover how Sentinel Hub enables easy download of Sentinel, Landsat, and MODIS data by creating an account, defining a study area, and using advanced search for NDVI and NDWI.
Discover how to locate and download GIS and remote sensing data from a portal, filter by country and format, view metadata, and export shapefile, GeoJSON, or CSV.
Explore Natural Earth GIS data for world shapefiles, country boundaries, and raster layers to enhance map creation. Download cultural, physical, and boundary data at multiple scales for ArcGIS Pro.
Access freely downloadable earthquake data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program by selecting magnitude, time range, and ROI, then choose CSV format for download.
Explore how to download and visualize global data from Our World in Data, including floods, Covid, air quality, and mortality, and export csv, png, or vector graphics for gis analysis.
Download high-resolution building footprint data worldwide using Google Earth Engine and the global ML building footprints dataset; convert GeoJSON to shapefile with QGIS and open in ArcGIS Pro.
Explore freely available Maxar Open Data high-resolution imagery, pre- and post-hazard, with RGB, panchromatic, and full composites; learn to search, preview, and download for hazards.
Learn to access free high-resolution three-meter imagery from Planet's Educational Research Program, create a basic account, filter data by area and date, and download geotiff files for GIS analysis.
Learn how to access and purchase very high resolution satellite imagery, including open sentinel data and commercial options, with ROI selection, pricing, and fast delivery.
Explore how to acquire high-resolution imagery from Space.com, including account setup, area selection, date filters, pricing, and download steps for 2016–2024 data.
Discover free training for remote sensing and GIS from NASA RESET, Copernicus, and ESRI, using ArcGIS Pro and SNAP for flood, land use, and water resources with freely available imagery.
Create a time lapse video from Sentinel Hub imagery by selecting a study area and satellite data (Sentinel-2, Sentinel-1, Landsat, MODIS), applying NDWI to differentiate water.
Create time lapse videos from remote sensing data with automatic scale and date annotations, enabling easy platform and index-specific time lapse outputs for any location.
Are you ready to master the art of acquiring remote sensing and GIS data?
This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to efficiently access and download a wide variety of geospatial data from both free and commercial sources.
Whether you're a student, professional, researcher, or tech enthusiast, this course will guide you through the intricacies of obtaining high-quality remote sensing and GIS data. You'll learn about the different types of remote sensing data, including optical imagery, radar, LiDAR, thermal, hyperspectral data, and GIS data such as vector and raster formats.
We'll explore free platforms like Sentinel Hub, NASA Earthdata, USGS Earth Explorer, Google Earth Engine, and Copernicus Open Access Hub, providing step-by-step tutorials for each. Additionally, you'll gain insights into commercial data providers' understanding of their data acquisition processes.
By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in accessing data, and integrating multiple data sources for comprehensive analysis.
Join us and unlock the full potential of remote sensing and GIS data to enhance your projects, research, and professional endeavours.
This course is designed for:
Students and Academics: Those studying geography, environmental science, urban planning, or any field related to remote sensing and GIS.
Professionals in Geospatial Fields: Individuals working in GIS, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and related industries who want to enhance their data acquisition skills.
Researchers: Scholars conducting research that requires remote sensing and GIS data for analysis.
Government and NGO Staff: Employees involved in spatial data analysis, environmental monitoring, urban planning, disaster management, and policy-making.
Tech Enthusiasts and Hobbyists: Individuals interested in learning about remote sensing and GIS data for personal projects or general knowledge.
Data Scientists and Analysts: Professionals looking to integrate spatial data into their analytical workflows.
Environmental Consultants: Consultants who require remote sensing and GIS data for environmental impact assessments and other consulting projects.
Urban Planners and Architects: Professionals who need spatial data for planning and designing urban spaces.
Disaster Management Experts: Those involved in disaster risk reduction and management who need accurate spatial data for planning and response.
Educators: Teachers and instructors who want to incorporate remote sensing and GIS data acquisition into their curriculum.