1. NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Dr. Ana I. Prados University of Maryland Baltimore County, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology and NASA/GSFC

2. About the ARSET Project  Part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program/Capacity Building Program  Since 2008  13 Team members (10 scientists)  Located at 3 NASA centers:  Goddard Space Flight Center (core team)  Jet Propulsion Laboratory  Ames Research Center

3. Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov GOAL: Increase utilization of NASA observational and model data for decision- support through training activities for environmental professionals. Online training (free): Live and recorded, 4-6 weeks in length. Include demos on data access, GIS and NASA webtools In person training: In a computer lab, 2- 4 days, partnering with 1 or more stakeholders. Train the Trainers: Learn how to design and conduct your own remote sensing training course Accomplishments (2008 – 2015) 52 trainings completed 4000+ participants worldwide 1480+ organizations 132 countries

4. Smoke Water Resources and Flood Monitoring Land Management and Wildfires Satellite derived precipitation LAND COVER Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Train the Trainers Courses and guidanc e on how to design and develop, YOUR OWN online and/or comput er based remote sensing training. How to develop effectiv e present ations and exercise s. Train the Trainers Courses and guidanc e on how to design and develop, YOUR OWN online and/or comput er based remote sensing training. How to develop effectiv e present ations and exercise s. Train the Trainers Courses and guidance on how to design and develop, YOUR OWN online and/or computer based remote sensing training Air Quality Land Cover Pollution over China

5. Gradual Learning Approach Basic Training Webinars Hands-on Assumes no prior knowledge of RS Advanced Training Hands-on Webinar course generally required Focused on a specific application/problem/Data: for example dust or smoke monitoring in a specific country or region Online Training In-Person Training

6. ARSET Program Participation: 2012-2015

7. Number of participating organizations per country or US State for: Air Quality, Water, Flood, and Land/Wildfires management trainings ARSET: 2008-2015: 4000+ End-users 1480+ Organizations 132 Countries 52 Trainings

8. ARSET Website http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov/ http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov/

9. Access to ARSET Trainings http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov

10. Request a Training http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov http://arset.gsfc.nasa.gov

11. ARSET ListServ For information on upcoming courses and program updates sign up to the listserv https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/arset