Creating Publication Quality Charts with GEE (Online)

Spatial Thoughts is offering a hands-on workshop on creating high-quality data visualizations with Google Earth Engine and Google Charts. This is an intermediate-level class that covers novel datasets and shows how to use the Google Earth Engine and Google Charts to create publication-ready visualizations.

This will be a live online cohort-based course. We will have 3 sessions of 3-hours each. Participants are expected to attend all 3 sessions to complete the course. 

Tuesday, 8 August, 2023: 4pm-7pm IST (3 hours) - Check Local Time

Wednesday, 9 August, 2023: 4pm-7pm IST (3 hours) - Check Local Time

Thursday, 10 August, 2023: 4pm-7pm IST (3 hours) - Check Local Time

Prerequisite:

• Good working knowledge of Google Earth Engine API and comfortability with the Code Editor environment.
• Familiarity with Filters, Map/Reduce and understanding of client vs. server concepts in GEE.

Course Outline:

Time-Series Charts

• Simple Time-Series (TerraClimate Climate Variables)
• Time-Series with Trendlines (CHIRPS precipitation)
  
• Time-Series at Multiple Locations (GFS Weather Forecast)
  
• Multi-Year Time-Series (MODIS NDVI)

Image Charts

• Image Histogram (Harmonized NTL)
• Image Scatter Chart (Sentinel-2)
• Image Class Areas (Table) (ESA WorldCover 2021)

FeatureCollection Charts

• Image Class Areas (Pie Chart) (ESA WorldCover 2021)
• FeatureCollection Column Chart (WRI Power Plants Database)

Advanced Charts

• DataTable Charts (Big Earth Data Analysis)
• Box Plots (Sentinel-2 NDVI)

Supplement

• Dual Y-Axis Charts (CHIRPS Precipitation vs. S2 NDVI)
• Nighttime Lights Trends (VIIRS NTL Pre- and Post-COVID Trends)
• Population Time Series (Landscan Global)
• Stacked Bar Chart (Big Earth Data Analysis)

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Certification:

Upon successful completion of all the live online sessions and completing the assignments, participants will be issued an employer-verifiable certificate from Spatial Thoughts. Learn more.

About the Instructor:

Ujaval Gandhi is the founder of Spatial Thoughts. He has 15+ years of industry experience and is a world-renowned GIS expert. He previously worked at Google and led the Google Earth Outreach team in India, training over 1000 researchers, scientists, and engineers to use Google Earth Engine.

See the full profile at https://spatialthoughts.com/about

What do Participants Say:

• Taking the ‘Creating Publication Quality Charts with GEE’ course instructed by Ujaval Gandhi was an absolute game-changer for me. The course provided clear and comprehensive guidance on how to leverage the powerful capabilities of Google Earth Engine for creating visually stunning and informative charts. Ujaval Gandhi’s expertise and teaching style made the learning experience enjoyable and engaging. I now feel confident in my ability to generate publication-quality charts that effectively communicate complex geospatial data. This course is a must for anyone looking to enhance their data visualization skills and make a meaningful impact in their field. - Abdillahi Osman Omar, University of Putra, Malaysia
• The course “Creating Publication Quality Charts using Google Earth Engine”, exceeded my expectations. It demonstrated how to create visually fascinating and professional charts utilizing the features of the Google Earth Engine. The course’s hands-on approach was outstanding to me. I got to apply the concepts I learned through practical exercises and real-world situations, providing an in-depth understanding of the content. The instructors guided me through the process, allowing me to construct visually intriguing charts that satisfied publishing criteria. Whether for professional reports, academic research, or data presentations, the abilities I acquired are priceless. - Nazif Umar,University of Twente, Netherlands.

• Ujaval Gandhi is a fantastic teacher with excellent communication skills. I am happy for the chance to show my admiration and gratitude for him because he has had a genuine impact on how I learned this course. Vigna Purohit is likewise a big assistance. They had patience and willingness to address specific problems and ensured that every student was heard. - Anindita Dasgupta, IIIT Bangalore, India.

Logistics

• Participants will use their laptops.
• The workshop will be conducted over Zoom. The meeting ID and password will be shared by email 1 day before the event.

Refund policy:

• You can cancel your registration up to 7 days before the class and get a full refund.
• For last-minute cancellations, we will try our best to accommodate you to a future batch of this course without an additional charge.
• In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or move the training to a different date, you will be provided a 100% refund.

Student discounts and scholarships are available. See eligibility criteria and application process.