The Department of Natural Resources, TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) in association with Hexagon Geospatial India organised a two day 'Training Workshop on Satellite Image Processing' from March 1-2, 2019 at the TERI SAS New Delhi campus in Vasant Kunj.
 

Dr Nithiyanandam, Convener of the workshop, welcomed everyone and briefed them on the background of the event highlighting the Academia and Industry Partnership as a key tenet forming the basis of the programme. Dr Vishnu Chandra (Deputy Director General, National Information Center), in his keynote address, apprised the audience of the developments in geospatial technology in India, initiatives of the NIC and the exigency of satellite image processing. Dr Leena Srivastava (Vice-Chancellor, TERI-SAS) and Mr Vasudeva Rao (Assistant General Manager, Hexagon Geospatial India) were the other chief delegates who addressed the audience during the inauguration.

The workshop concentrated on the basics of satellite image processing, elaborated on its application in diverse areas and provided an overview of the current/upcoming trends. Recent advancements such as drone-based image processing and 5D technologies were also discussed during the workshop. With a distinct audience comprising undergraduate/postgraduate students, young professionals and researchers from several institutions, the programme also showcased a diversity in ideas and opinions.

Extending an overwhelming response to the programme, participants found the lectures and hands-on training (received during the workshop) to be helpful for identifying possible applications of Satellite Image Processing in their own fields. TERI-SAS is keen on organising similar training programmes in association with industries, in the future.