SpatialDataScienceWebinars2020

Github repository for code and lecture notes associated with the RMBL 2020 Spatial Data Science Webinar Series. To find out more about the series, please visit: https://www.rmbl.org/scientists/resources/spatial-data-platform/

All of the webinar recordings are now collected as a playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWKUbU6otTWBwZ-siRyrw6BfKyOx9gsTe

The schedule for the series is below:

Tuesday September 22nd 2020

Introduction to the RMBL Spatial Data Platform. How to access RMBL SDP data in GIS and programming environments, and where we are going with the platform. Slides | Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording

Tuesday October 27th 2020

Designing Robust Field Studies using Geospatial Tools. How to optimize site selection using geospatial tools and datasets from the RMBL Spatial Data Platform. Slides | Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording

Tuesday January 26th, 2021

Successful Drone Data Collection in Mountain Environments. How to design and execute UAS flights for high-quality scientific data in challenging environments. Slides| Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

Leveraging Point Cloud Data from Lidar and UAS Photogrammetry. Mapping vegetation structure and function using 3D data from lidar and drones. Slides| Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording

Tuesday March 30th, 2021

Linking Field Data with Remote Sensing for Spatial Prediction. How to leverage high-resolution remote sensing from imaging spectroscopy and lidar to map species, traits, and processes. Slides| Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording

Tuesday April 27th, 2021

What’s New in the RMBL Spatial Data Platform. Introduction to new datasets that form part of the SDP Release 2 and Release 3. Slides | Notes | Resources | Webinar Recording