Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is offering a free five-day online course on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) from August 19th to 23rd. This initiative, part of the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) outreach program, aims to foster innovation within the space sector.
The course will delve into the fundamentals of AI, ML, and deep learning, exploring data processing techniques and real-world applications in geospatial data processing. It caters to professionals seeking to leverage AI and ML in geospatial applications, as well as students and researchers in fields like civil engineering, computer science, data analytics, geoinformatics, and geomatics.
The curriculum covers an introduction to AI, ML, and deep learning, delving into deep learning concepts like CNN, RNN, R-CNN, Faster RCNN, SSD, and YOLO, and their applications in spaceborne Lidar systems. Participants will also learn about machine learning through Google Earth Engine and Python for building and deploying machine/deep learning models.
The course material includes lecture slides, video recordings, open-source software, and demonstration handouts, all accessible through the IIRS-ISRO e-class platform. Notably, video lectures will be available for review at any time.
Registration for the course is available through the IIRS website. Approval is automatic, and participants will receive login credentials for the ISRO LMS. Alternatively, registration can be done through nodal centers with approval from the coordinator. Participants facing pending approval should contact their respective nodal center coordinator.
Upon successful completion of the program with a minimum attendance of 70%, participants will receive a 'Course Participation Certificate' from ISRO.
This initiative coincides with the celebration of India's maiden National Space Day on August 23rd, commemorating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface. This achievement marks India as the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to land near the southern polar region. The landing site has been named 'Shiv Shakti' point (Statio Shiv Shakti), and August 23rd has been declared as "National Space Day".