Atmospheric Correction and Image Calibration Training Course
Introduction
Remote sensing, the science of acquiring information about the Earth's surface without direct physical contact, relies heavily on data collected by sensors on satellites, aircraft, and drones. However, the raw digital numbers (DNs) recorded by these sensors are not direct measurements of the Earth's surface properties. Before the electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected from the Earth's surface reaches the sensor, it interacts with the atmosphere. Gases and aerosols in the atmosphere can absorb, scatter, and reflect radiation, distorting the spectral signature of the target on the ground. This atmospheric interference makes it challenging to accurately compare images acquired at different times, from different sensors, or under varying atmospheric conditions. Atmospheric Correction is the crucial process of removing these atmospheric effects to derive the true surface reflectance or radiance, allowing for meaningful quantitative analysis. Similarly, Image Calibration involves converting raw sensor DNs into standardized, physically meaningful units (like radiance or reflectance) to ensure consistency and comparability across different images and sensors. Without proper atmospheric correction and image calibration, any subsequent analysis, such as land cover classification, change detection, or biophysical parameter retrieval, will be prone to significant errors and inaccuracies, leading to unreliable results and flawed decision-making. Many remote sensing practitioners understand the concept but lack the practical skills to apply the various sophisticated models and techniques available for these essential pre-processing steps.
Conversely, mastering Atmospheric Correction and Image Calibration empowers professionals to transform raw, noisy remote sensing data into accurate, scientifically reliable information. This specialized skill set is fundamental for conducting robust quantitative analysis, enabling precise monitoring, accurate mapping, and confident decision-making across a wide array of environmental, agricultural, and urban applications. Our intensive 5-day "Atmospheric Correction and Image Calibration" training course is meticulously designed to equip remote sensing analysts, GIS professionals, environmental scientists, researchers, and anyone working with quantitative remote sensing data with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills required to confidently apply various calibration and atmospheric correction methods using industry-standard software.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
The "Atmospheric Correction and Image Calibration" training course is ideal for a wide range of professionals and researchers who need to perform accurate quantitative analysis of remote sensing data. This includes:
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the "Atmospheric Correction and Image Calibration" training course, participants will be able to:
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Radiometry and Atmospheric Effects
Module 2: Radiometric Calibration: From DNs to Radiance
Module 3: Radiometric Calibration: From Radiance to Reflectance
Module 4: Empirical Atmospheric Correction Methods
Module 5: Physically-Based Atmospheric Correction Models (Part 1)
Module 6: Physically-Based Atmospheric Correction Models (Part 2)
Module 7: Topographic Correction and Data Consistency
Module 8: Quality Assessment, Validation, and Workflow Integration
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
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01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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