The program aims to bridge the information gap in transboundary and ungauged river basins. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Extract Reservoir Metrics: Use satellite data to estimate surface water extent and derive water level elevations for large and medium-sized reservoirs.
• Calculate Storage Dynamics: Apply Area-Elevation-Capacity (A-E-C) curves to convert satellite-observed surface area into volume estimates.
• Monitor Inflow/Outflow Trends: Utilize Earth Observation (EO) to proxy river discharge and reservoir release patterns.
• Support Early Warning Systems (EWS): Integrate satellite-derived reservoir levels into flood forecasting and drought monitoring dashboards.
• Inform Decision-Making: Use EO-based water accounting to optimize multi-purpose reservoir operations.

The course follows a "Data-to-Decision" workflow, utilizing open-source tools to ensure participants can replicate the results at their home institutions.

• Hands-on Technical Labs: Participants will use GEE and QGIS to process real-time satellite imagery of a local reservoir.
• Simulation Exercises: A "Reservoir Operation Game" where groups must decide on water releases based on satellite-predicted inflows and downstream flood risks.
• Altimetry Data Clinics: Step-by-step guidance on accessing and cleaning raw altimetry data from global virtual stations.
• Peer-to-Peer "Basin Breakouts": Participants from shared river basins will work together to harmonize satellite-derived data for transboundary water management.
• Field Validation Trip: A visit to a nearby reservoir to compare satellite-derived observations with physical gauge readings and understand ground-truth sensors.
• Capstone Project: Developing a "Reservoir Health Map" for a specific transboundary or national reservoir, including a 5-year storage trend analysis.

•National and sub- national environmental agencies
•Scientists, researchers, and analysts
•Meteorological and hydrological department staff
•Urban planners and environmental engineers
•Academics and students
•Development professionals and practitioners

$1,550 (without accommodation)
$2,036 [with accommodation (6 nights)]

Fees are inclusive of course materials (soft copy), cost of instructions and course certificate. For face-to-face training, fee is inclusive of morning and afternoon snacks and lunch during the course.

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact ApibarlBunchongraksa at apibarl@adpc.net and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.