A new summer school in optical remote sensing of aquatic environments and coastal habitats will be offered in Canada in August 2020

The University of Québec in Rimouski, in collaboration with several experts in the field of aquatic optics and remote sensing, is opening applications to a new summer school in optical remote sensing of aquatic environments and coastal habitats. It will be held for the first time in Canada from 9th to 20th August 2020 on the Green Island in the middle of the St Lawrence Estuary in Québec Province (200 km east of Québec City). This course is intended for graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels who are interested in optical remote sensing of aquatic environments and coastal habitats, including seagrass beds and macroalgae.

The course will focus on the optically complex and shallow waters found in coastal and inland environments. At the dawn of the launch of hyperspectral satellite missions, special attention will be paid to hyperspectral remote sensing techniques and their advantages over more conventional multispectral methods. Students will also be made aware of the importance of remote sensing in the context of management and monitoring of the aquatic ecosystems and habitats. Practical laboratory work and field trips will be organized.

The course will involve several specialists from several disciplines (optical oceanography, remote sensing, geography, ecology), enriching the experience of the students. It will include specialized training in aquatic optics with the Hydrolight software with Dr. Curt Mobley and John Hedley.

The course is limited to 15 students and a selection will be made based on the university record, a motivation letter and a reference letter from the supervisor. Students must submit a dossier including:
• A resume
• The transcript of your last diploma
• A motivation letter
• A letter from your supervisor

The documents must be sent by email to Professor Simon Bélanger by March 8, 2020, at simon_belanger@uqar.ca.

Accommodation and lunch costs are included for the course period. Ferry costs are also included.

Fees

The selected students will have to pay registration fees at the university. The fees for French or Canadian students outside Quebec are ~$900 CAD, while the fee for foreign students is ~$1,850 CAD. A limited number of scholarships may also be available to help cover course fees, travel, and subsistence costs, but additional funding may be required.

More details could be found online at: https://www.uqar.ca/etudes/etudier-a-l-uqar/universites-d-ete/summer-school-in-optical-remote-sensing-of-aquatic-environments-and-coastal-habitats

All queries should be directed to Simon Bélanger (simon_belanger@uqar.ca).

 

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