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“Integrated Data Analysis Approach for Coastal Upwelling Studies”
được tổ chức bởi viện nghiên cứu hải dương học và môi trường, Đại học
Terengganu, Malaysia
Summary
Content (different modules):
Topic 1: Introduction to Upwelling
Topic 2: Introduction to Ekman dynamic and ocean winds
Topic 3: Obtaining Ekman transport and upwelling index
Topic 4: Case study: Coastal upwelling
Topic 5: Creating data collection from the World Ocean Database (WOD)
Topic 6: Plotting WOD data collection using Ocean Data View
Topic 7: Profile and cross-section plot WOD data collection
Topic 8: Managing SST and chlorophyll-a satellite data
Topic 9: Exploring available online database presentation
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
- Explore existing upwelling sites using available datasets and increase understanding of the physical-biological interaction dynamic of upwelling region
- Construct integrated data gathering which involved filed data, satellite data, and wind data at any particular upwelling site
- Conduct a simple analysis of the integrated data in determining the special characteristics of any particular upwelling site
Target audience
- Marine and coastal scientists
- Oceanographic data managers
- Academic professors
- Government officers
- Environmental scientists with knowledge of essential marine parametersStudents in the oceanography or meteorological sciences
Technical requirements:
- know how to use Matlab or ArcGIS
- proficiency to user personal computers with Windows or Mac
Learner assessment: working on individual project + presentation
Certificate: A certificate of Participation will be issued to all successful studentsNotes
Language of instruction: English
Instructors:
Course format:
This only course takes 5 working days (+/- 25 hours classroom sessions)
timing tbc
Application format:
Interested candidates can apply for the course by filling out the online form available at https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/z3oz0ry0zcb5sw/
You can apply from 1 July 2023 until 30 July 2023 (23:59 CEST: Central European Summer Time).
UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
No costs apply.
The course organisers can welcome 12 people for this course.
For any questions contact:
- Course coordinator: mfadzil@umt.edu.my
- OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will receive a cancellation notification at least 7 days before the course date. In case of cancellation by the attendee, we must receive a notice of cancellation at least 7 days before the date of the course.
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to complete a course satisfaction survey. Your comments will be used to improve future courses. During the course (per module) we will also ask for your opinion.
