This is a friendly reminder that we will have our last Spring 2023 colloquium this afternoon. Details are listed below:
Colloquium Series
Exploring the Power of Cloud Computing and Geospatial Analysis: A Beginner's Guide for Everyone
Speaker:
Qiusheng Wu, Assistant Professor
Department of Geography & Sustainability, UTK
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Time: 4:05-5:20 PM
Auditorium: Nursing Education Building (NEB) 302 (open to
the public)
Abstract: Satellite data are critical for a wide range of environmental applications.
In the past, access to satellite data was limited to researchers and professionals with expertise in remote sensing and image processing. However, with the increasing availability of open-access satellite data and cloud-computing platforms such as Google Earth
Engine, Microsoft Planetary Computer, and Amazon Web Services, anyone can now gain insight into environmental changes on a planetary scale. This presentation will introduce you to open-source packages like geemap and leafmap, as well as interactive web apps
that enable users to leverage the power of cloud computing for geospatial analysis. These tools are designed to be user-friendly and accessible, allowing anyone to explore and analyze satellite
data for a wide range of environmental applications. Whether you are a researcher, student, or environmental professional, these tools can help you gain valuable insights into the state of our planet and the changes that are taking place.