ARSET - Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing for Air Quality Applications

This introductory training series provided a brief overview of some of the fundamentals essential to understanding the remote sensing process, data products, and their use in air quality applications. This training led by NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) was specifically targeted at participants of the in-person workshops at the 17th IUAPPA World Clean Air Congress, the 9th CAA Better Air Quality Conference, and the Atmospheric Optics: Aerosols, Visibility, and the Radiative Balance Conference.

Objectives
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand some of the basics of satellite remote sensing of aerosols and trace gases
• Be able to access limited satellite images and data using online tools
• Become familiar with remote sensing terminology.

Target Audience
National and international entities involved in air quality management and professionals interested in implementing satellite capabilities for decision support activities.

Course Format
Five 1-hour parts