11-17, 09:00–12:00 (Pacific/Auckland), WF613
Explore cloud-native geospatial tools through this hands-on workshop utilizing Python Notebooks. This workshop introduces key concepts like STAC and COGs, and walks participants through real-world Earth observation analyses, empowering EO professionals to apply modern tools in their own work.
The advent of cloud computing has revolutionised the capabilities of researchers and professionals globally, helping them to access and analyse Earth observation (EO) data more easily than ever. Despite the well-understood tools and technologies, such as cloud-optimised GeoTIFFs and the Spatio-Temporal Asset Catalog (STAC) and STAC API specifications, many EO professionals have not yet had the opportunity to practically apply these innovations. This workshop aims to bridge that gap by showcasing how cloud-native geospatial technologies simplify the process of working with EO data, using Python as the primary programming language.
In part one of the workshop, we’ll give an introduction to cloud native geospatial, and then participants will get hands-on coding an Earth observation data science notebook from scratch, loading and visualising Landsat data.
In part two, we’ll talk about Al Gore’s vision for a digital earth, and how we’re on the path to realising that vision, and then we’ll delve into a real-world case study focused on documenting land productivity metrics, a crucial component for monitoring the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators for 15.3.1, also using Landsat data. Then we’ll shift over to another example of a long time series of sea-surface temperature data, accessed from Source Coop, before concluding with a discussion session.
Throughout the workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience and insights into how cloud-native geospatial technologies have significantly enhanced the ability to access and analyze large volumes of EO data. By the end of the session, attendees will have acquired practical examples and knowledge to further develop their skills in this innovative field.
Alex is an open geospatial technologist specializing in software development, cloud infrastructure and program governance with an emphasis on Earth observation data. As Executive Director at Auspatious, Alex focuses on making data more accessible and works to support informed decision-making and promote sustainable development.
Alex volunteers as a Non-Executive Board Director at the Geospatial Council of Australia, OSGeo Oceania and Earth Observation Australia and performs the role of Treasurer at Earth Observation Australia. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the wilderness with his children and sampling a great craft beer.
Michelle Roby is a Developer Advocate at Radiant Earth, where she leads community engagement for Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum (CNG) efforts and the Source Cooperative data sharing utility. Michelle manages community programs, organizes workshops, and contributes to documentation and tooling that make open geospatial data easier to access and use.