Day 1 — Module 1: Foundation¶
Monday 6 July 2026 · Hybrid: IsDB HQ Jeddah + Online
Learning objectives¶
By the end of Day 1, you will be able to:
- Explain why standardised spatial evidence is missing from current IsDB practice — and why it matters
- Define Earth Observation and Geoinformatics; distinguish optical, radar, and nighttime-lights data
- Describe point, line, and polygon data; explain spatial, temporal, and spectral resolution
- Map at least one EO contribution to each stage of the IsDB project cycle
- Generate an automated EO report in the eToolkit for a chosen project area
Day 1 agenda¶
| Time (Jeddah) | Session | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Welcoming remarks — ESID/AWRD Manager | Remarks |
| 09:30–10:30 | Session 1 — Why Geoinformatics Matters | Lecture · videos · quiz |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea & Coffee Break | |
| 11:00–12:30 | Session 2 — Fundamentals of EO & Geoinformatics | Lecture · discussion |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch & Prayer Break | |
| 13:30–15:00 | Session 3 — Mainstreaming EO in IsDB Operations & eToolkit | Lecture · quiz |
| 15:00–16:00 | Exercise 1 — Report Generation in eToolkit | Practical |
Sessions¶
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Morning — Why EO Matters & Fundamentals
Sessions 1 & 2 · 09:30–12:30
The spatial evidence gap in IsDB · EO basics (optical, radar, nighttime lights) · spatializing a project · open-access data
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Afternoon — Mainstreaming EO & Exercise 1
Session 3 + Exercise 1 · 13:30–16:00
eToolkit introduction and live demo · Exercise 1: draw your area in Google Earth, generate your first EO report