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Monitoring Algal Blooms in the Sandbox with Python Webinar

August 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

GeoVille, in conjunction with Space in Africa, is organising a webinar titled “Monitoring Algal Blooms the Sandbox (Jupyter Lab) with Python ” on 6th August 2024 at 10:30 AM (UTC+2/ CESTvia Zoom to train users on the Example Notebooks for facilitating sustainable algal ecosystems. Algal blooms are rapid increases in the algae population in aquatic systems, often resulting in significant ecological, economic, and health impacts. These blooms can deplete oxygen in the water, leading to the death of marine life, disrupt local fisheries, and produce toxins that are harmful to humans and wildlife. The western coast of South Africa, with its rich marine biodiversity and crucial fishing industry, is particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of algal blooms.

Monitoring algal blooms is essential for timely intervention and mitigation. Remote sensing technology, particularly satellite data from missions like Sentinel-3, provides a powerful tool for tracking these events over large and remote areas. Sentinel-3, a mission developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the Copernicus Programme, offers high-resolution optical and infrared data that is well-suited for detecting and monitoring algal blooms. The webinar will encourage you to register for free, sign in and sync the Example Notebooks.

During this training, participants will gain access to and learn how to leverage Example Notebooks on the Dunia IT platform, designed by ESA. Furthermore, attendees will gain insights into applying EO data for environmental monitoring of marine ecosystems and sustainable water and natural resource management across Africa.

Objectives

  1. Register and Sync the Example Notebooks: Participants will go through an example notebook together, step by step, ensuring enough time to understand and code it themselves.
  2. In this notebook, we will demonstrate the process of using Sentinel-3 data to monitor algal blooms along the western coast of South Africa. The steps include:
    • Data Acquisition: Accessing Sentinel-3 data relevant to our area of interest.
    • Data Preprocessing: Performing necessary preprocessing steps such as histogram normalisation to ensure data quality.
    • Algal Bloom Detection: Applying algorithms to identify and quantify the chlorophyll concentration.
    • Visualisation and Analysis: Generating visualisations to interpret the results and assess the spatial and temporal dynamics of the blooms.
  3. By the end of this notebook, participants will gain insights into the practical application of satellite data for environmental monitoring and understand the critical importance of tracking algal blooms to protect marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

Speaker

  • Johannes Schmid, IT Service and Operations Manager, Geoville

Important Information

  • Date and Time: The event will be held on 6th August 2024, from 10:30 AM UTC+2/CEST via Zoom.
  • Registration Link: Registration is open to all interested individuals. To register, please click here.

About GeoVille and Dunia

GeoVille introduced the Dunia platform on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA), an innovative solution designed to streamline the processing and distribution of Earth Observation data across Africa. This cloud-based platform facilitates direct interpretation of Copernicus data, with features such as low bandwidth consumption, compatibility with handheld mobile devices, and usage allowances for eligible users. Dunia caters to a broad range of users, from novice developers to experienced experts, and promotes collaborative efforts to minimise redundancy and optimise problem-solving. It also enables users to securely share data and collaborate in real-time with colleagues and clients, regardless of location.

About Space in Africa

Space in Africa is the leading analytics and consulting company in the space sector, serving both the institutional and commercial markets with a particular focus on Africa. Our experience builds on a long track of past projects executed for international organisations, national governments, and commercial players, with high stakes in the space business — our practice cuts across all African countries. Space in Africa’s proprietary, research-based business and market analysis predict critical outcomes in what happens next in the industry and the opportunities available. Our data-driven analysis, free of vested interests and pre-conceptions, is helping to shape the ecosystem by making available accurate information critical for the change.

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Details

Date:
August 6
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Website:
https://spaceinafrica.com/webinars/

Organizer

Space in Africa and GeoVille