NOWPAP – PICES Joint Training Course on Remote Sensing Data Analysis 
October 21-25, 2013, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China

 Introduction
NOWPAP‐PICES Joint Training Course on Remote Sensing Data Analysis was held on October 21‐25 at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Out of 73 applicants, the organizing committee selected 23 trainees. 7 lecturers gave trainees lectures and hands-on sessions on remote sensing techniques for monitoring and assessment of marine environment including Introduction to ocean color remote sensing, validation, time series analysis of ocean color data and preliminary eutrophication assessment by remote sensing.

Objective
To provide opportunities for postgraduate students, young professional researchers and coastal managers (including local government officers) working in the fields of marine sciences and coastal-zone management in the Northwest Pacific Region and adjacent area. The participants will gain useful skills and knowledge to utilize remote sensing data for monitoring and assessing the coastal and marine environment.

Date:  October 21 to 25, 2013
Venue:  Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China

Organization Structure
・Organizers:
   Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP)
   North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES)
・Local organizers and local host institutions:
   Chinese National Environmental Monitoring Center
　Ocean Remote Sensing Institute, Ocean University of China
・Supporters:
　International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group (IOCCG)
・Secretariat：
    Special Monitoring & Coastal Environment Assessment Regional Activity Centre (CEARAC)

Course Fee
Training course was provided for free of charge.

Trainees
23 trainees from 5 countries were selected out of 73 applicants by screening by the Organizing Committee consisting of experts in CEARAC and PICES, based on the contents of submitted applications.

Lecturers

Course Program