Content (different modules):

Topic 1: Introduction to Upwelling

Topic 2: Introduction to Ekman dynamic and ocean winds

Topic 3: Obtaining Ekman transport and upwelling index

Topic 4: Case study: Coastal upwelling

Topic 5: Creating data collection from the World Ocean Database (WOD)

Topic 6: Plotting WOD data collection using Ocean Data View

Topic 7: Profile and cross-section plot WOD data collection

Topic 8: Managing SST and chlorophyll-a satellite data

Topic 9: Exploring available online database presentation

Learning outcomes

 At the end of the course the learner should be able to:

• Explore existing upwelling sites using available datasets and increase understanding of the physical-biological interaction dynamic of upwelling region
• Construct integrated data gathering which involved filed data, satellite data, and wind data at any particular upwelling site
• Conduct a simple analysis of the integrated data in determining the special characteristics of any particular upwelling site

Target audience

• Marine and coastal scientists
• Oceanographic data managers
• Academic professors
• Government officers
• Environmental scientists with knowledge of essential marine parametersStudents in the oceanography or meteorological sciences

Technical requirements:

• know how to use Matlab or ArcGIS
• proficiency to user personal computers with Windows or Mac

Learner assessment: working on individual project + presentation

Certificate:  A certificate of Participation will be issued to all successful students

Language of instruction: English

Instructors:

• Dr Mohd Fadzil MOHD AKHIR

• Dr. Zuraini ZAINOL

Course format:

This only course takes 5 working days (+/- 25 hours classroom sessions)

timing tbc

Application format:

Interested candidates can apply for the course by filling out the online form available at https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/z3oz0ry0zcb5sw/

You can apply from 1 July 2023 until 30 July 2023 (23:59 CEST: Central European Summer Time). 

UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

No costs apply.

The course organisers can welcome 12 people for this course.

For any questions contact:

• Course coordinator: mfadzil@umt.edu.my
• OTGA Secretariat:  ioc.training@unesco.org

Cancellation policy

In case of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will receive a cancellation notification at least 7 days before the course date. In case of cancellation by the attendee, we must receive a notice of cancellation at least 7 days before the date of the course. 

Feedback survey

At the end of the course, you will be asked to complete a course satisfaction survey. Your comments will be used to improve future courses. During the course (per module) we will also ask for your opinion.