Introduction to Geospatial Data Management and GIS

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Type:

Course

Date:

13 Feb - 24 Feb 2012

Duration of event:

2 weeks

Location:

Geneva, Switzerland

Programme area:

Satellite Imagery and Analysis

Fee:

N.A.

Website:

www.unitar.org/unosat

Event focal point email:

unosat@unitar.org

Other events details:

Private events - by invitation only are reserved for a pre-determined group of participants.

Background

OHCHR began mapping operations to supplement their internal reports in order to provide visual representations of conflict events and country priorities as detailed in those reports. To best use these tools to generate maps for the reports, GIS skills are needed to increase the mapping capacity and allow for more dynamic mapping of the reports for internal use.

Event Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide training participants with GIS concepts and methodologies to perform basic GIS analysis and mapping.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Gain awareness and a basic understanding of concepts, methodologies and limitations related to the GIS mapping processing chain.

• Create and edit GIS datasets including learn best practices for GIS data management.

• Access and use relevant web sites for searching, exploring and gathering geospatial data for GIS mapping.

• Perform basic GIS analysis and use GIS tools to prepare situation and thematic maps.

• Collect geospatial data in the field using GPS devices and digital cameras for GIS analysis and mapping

Content and Structure

This course introduces basic principles and methods of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It examines the processes involved in the management of geospatial data using GIS software: collection, storage, manipulation, analysis, presentation and output of spatial datasets.

Methodology

The course will include full-time lectures and GIS lab exercises.

Targeted Audience

The course was specifically designed to support OHCHR's needs to provide mapped visual representations of conflict events and country priorities.

It is intended for those who have little to no GIS knowledge.

Additional Information

It is recommended that students taking the course are familiar with Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access.

This course is delivered by UNOSAT, the Operational Satellite Applications Programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).