by Chioma Innocent | Mon Jan, 2023 | News, Remote Sensing, Training & Event |
FIRST TRAINING SESSION FOR 2023!
It’s been a wonderful holiday season and I personally am so glad to be #BackInOffice!
A very happy new year to you and yours and I sincerely hope this year brings us great joy, gladness, promotions, opportunities and great successes.
If you have been trying to join any of our training classes, now is as good a time as any.
The first training for the year begins on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Available Courses, Descriptions and Duration:
- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS GIS – This training is in 3 phases;
- Introduction to GIS: In this course, you will learn the fundamental principles of GIS. You can work with GIS maps, explore and analyze maps and data. ArcGIS techniques are also implemented in this course.
Location: Online and Physical
Duration: 3 Weeks
Price: ₦70,000
- Beginners to Intermediate: This course covers the principles of GIS and implements ArcGIS techniques to simulate real-world features, explore patterns, and make better decisions. You will learn how to use ArcMap and how to Apply Python in GIS.
Location: Physical
Duration: 4 Weeks
Price: ₦140,000
- Advanced Class: This course will develop your skills in spatial data analysis, making maps, application of Python and SQL as a standard language for accessing and manipulating database. SQL is a Structured Query Language used to create variety of spatial data analysis, processing and analyzing vector and raster data, making maps and apps, Carry out attributes and spatial queries and edit both versioned (traditional) and non-versioned datasets in geodatabases.
Location: Physical
Duration: 6 Weeks
Price: ₦200,000
- DRONE PILOT TRAINING: This training is in two phases;
- Beginners Drone Pilot Training: In this course, you will learn basic Drone operations from scratch. You will also be opportuned to meet with other professionals to collaborate and apply Drone technique to your field.
Location: Strictly Physical
Duration: 3 Weeks
Price: ₦90,000
- Professional Drone Pilot Training: This course contains modules on drone hardware components, drone regulations and applications, reconnaissance survey, calibration and so much more.
Location: Strictly physical
Duration: 4 weeks
Price: ₦ 200,000
- SCRIPTING WITH ARCGIS (ArcPy from Introduction to Mastery): This is a relatively new course that was added to the curriculum due to popular demand. This course will help take your GIS analytical experience to the next level using ArcGIS. It focuses on coding in ArcGIS and will help you become a more experienced GIS professional using highly demanded skills
Location: Online and Physical
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: ₦ 200,000
- REMOTE SENSING AND GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE: In this course, you will learn how to use Google earth engine and remote sensing software like an expert acquire information about an object or phenomenon (Land, Water, Rock, Settlement or landforms etc.) without making physical contact with the object.
Location: Physical
Duration: 2 weeks
Price: ₦ 200,000
- AUTOCAD FOR SURVEYING AND MAPPING: In this course you will be introduced to Surveying using AutoCAD, you will learn the basics of how to apply surveying techniques, objects and databases, field measurement taken from the surveyor’s instruments and processed into AutoCAD.
Location: Physical
Duration: 4 Weeks
Price: ₦90,000
- MAPPING WITH GIS FOR MARITIME BOUNDARY: This course teaches you how to create, cartographically, and maintain marine data, coordinate plotting and boundary delineation from start to finish. Advance your skills professionally and apply advance GIS in Maritime database management and chart manufacturing program incorporated in geodatabase templates.
Location: Strictly physical
Duration: 4 weeks
Price: ₦ 350,000
All courses come with training packages including an End-user certificate, Practical Training, Free Software, Manual and Jotter.
You will be required to write an assessment exam at the end of each course before you are issued your certificate.
All courses are also available in Lagos and Abuja except Autocad for Surveying and Mapping which is only available in Abuja for now.
Register now to join the first batch as registration closes soon.
by Chioma Innocent | Wed Nov, 2022 | GIS Application and Training, Remote Sensing |
Remote sensing and the environment
Remote Sensing is the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft). Special cameras collect remotely sensed images, which help researchers “sense” things about the Earth.
The use of remote sensing (RS) makes it possible to provide reliable information on environmental conditions, properties of the spatial structure of natural-territorial complexes, their dynamics and helps in accumulation of data for the development of the system natural resources monitoring.
By utilizing GIS modeling tools, potential impacts can be predicted and included in the management and monitoring programs. GIS and remote sensing could be used in environmental monitoring for Land use / Land cover analysis, wetland assessment and ground water modeling, habitat mapping, disaster management etc.
Remote Sensing replaces slower, costly data collection on the ground, providing fast and repetitive coverage of extremely large areas for everyday applications, ranging from weather forecasts to reports on natural disasters or climate change.
The applications of remote sensing include land-use mapping, weather forecasting, environmental study, natural hazards study, and resource exploration.
- The information derived from remote sensing can be directly related to measuring important socio-economic impacts. Rates of land cover change and drought, for example, will strongly influence vegetation yield, which substantially impact upon human health and well-being.
- It helps to create information base on land use, land cover distribution, urban change detection, monitoring urban growth and urban environmental impact assessment. Satellite images enable us to better understand some of the intrinsic components of urban ecosystems and the interactions within whole urban environment.
- Most of the information used by soil scientists to map soil seriesis obtained by direct observation in the field. It is essential that subsurface soil profiles be examined and careful biological, chemical, and physical measurements be obtained within each soil horizon.
Larger areas can be sensed remotely in a very easy way and the whole data can be easily processed and analysed fast by using the computer and that data is utilised for various purposes. Data Collection is really very easy over a variety of scales and solutions.
by Chioma Innocent | Mon Nov, 2022 | GIS and Remote Sensing, GIS Application and Training, GIS Events |
Geographic Information Systems GIS is a tool mainly used to gather, analyse, and interpret data captured during the remote sensing process.
It is applicable in different sectors where it is used by professional analysts to analyse data for different uses.
Housing is one of the basic needs of humans along with food and water. A good shelter should protect the person in it from unfavourable weather conditions all year round.
Apart from natural disasters which occur occasionally, shelters should be able to withstand most conditions.
Even in cases of natural disasters, GIS has been known to help rescue efforts and help detect the best place to settle to prevent reoccurrences.
One of the main applications of GIS use in the housing sector has been in the area of dealing with environmental hazards such as floods, landslides, soil erosion, and drought. It is not possible to stop these events but GIS can be used to mitigate or decrease their impact
- GIS aids effective land administration, providing the platform for structured housing and land management.
- GIS can help individuals and businesses protect property rights, encourage open and competitive real estate markets, bring efficiencies in land administration (SDI, government, taxation, land consolidation etc)
- GIS aids in Land Use Classification and planning.
- GIS aids in the creation and management of Creation of address registers in partnership with local government areas, for easy analysis and upgrade of community database and mapping.
- Besides mapping areas in real estate, GIS can also play an important role in spatial analysis and determination of the absolute location where houses need to be situated.
- GIS Makes Performing Market Analysis Better: Market analysis is one of the most essential steps in housing. Research needed for each may differ in depth, but both require analyzing comparative sales in a given location. Prior to analysis, additional research is conducted on comparable properties recently developed in the subject property’s area.
- GIS enables tasks including site selection, land suitability analysis, land use and transport modelling, the identification of planning action areas, and impact assessments.
by Chioma Innocent | Fri Nov, 2022 | Drone, Geo Store, Geoinfotech Blog, Tips and Tricks |
What to do if my drone gets wet?
It’s totally NOT recommended to fly drones in the rain, mist, high humidity, or over water bodies with strong winds. Many drones have venting holes that can expose the electronics inside to moisture. Once water gets inside, short circuits can occur and possibly damage your drone.
Some drones are able to resist brisk rain, but not for extended periods of time.
Generally, entry-level drones have venting holes, which expose the electronic board to water droplets. Once water gets inside, short circuits can occur and your drone may get damaged to the point of no return.
Here are FIVE REASONS why you shouldn’t even allow your drone to get wet.
- If your drone gets wetter than it’s built to withstand, the electrical systems could suffer short-circuiting. However, if your drone is water-resistant, it might survive a quick landing while it’s raining. But even water-resistant drones have a hard time handling a violent storm.
- Water in the drone could cause irreparable battery damage that could affect even new batteries after you have repaired or serviced your drone.
- Water in the lens could destroy the frame of your camera and make it impossible for you to capture more breathtaking shots of the landscape as you would love to.
- Most Drones are not waterproof or even water-resistant so they are not adapted for use in the rain, snow, mist or fog. Flying such drones in the rain could damage the internal hardware resulting in permanent damage and a costly repair bill.
- Getting your drone wetter than usual will cause the ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) that controls the motors to most likely burn out causing the propellers to stop spinning. Additionally, all circuit boards may blow fuses and components, rendering the drone useless.
What do I do if my Drone gets wet?
- Power it off immediately and take the battery out
- Carefully disintegrate the parts, clean and air them to dry individually
- Do a quick distilled water flush (if it fell in salt water)
- Dry your aircraft for as long as possible.
- Turn it on again and assess its situation
- Take it for servicing and necessary repairs
Check here for tips on how to waterproof your drone.
by Chioma Innocent | Wed Aug, 2022 | News |
COURT INVALIDATES SECTION 5 OF LAGOS STATE SURVEY LAW
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has revoked Section 5 of the Lagos State Survey Law, which mandated surveyors to obtain written consent of the SurveyorSurveyor General of Lagos State before carrying out survey on state lands or any land obtained by the Lagos State Government.
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos held that the Lagos State House of Assembly acted unconstitutionally in enacting the law.
The judge held that the Surveyors Council of Nigeria is the only body vested with the responsibility and authority to regulate and control survey practices and profession throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He further stated that the Surveyor General in the state does not have the power to demand and/or insist on counter-signing a survey plan prepared by a registered surveyor in Lagos state.
Justice Osiagor made the pronouncement while delivering judgement in suit number: FHC/L/CS/1789/2020, filed by seven surveyors; Adaranijo Rafiu, Kikelomo Aluko, Adedeji Olarewaju, Adams Olugbenga, Mekuleyi Samuel, Aliu Samuel and Fashina Adedapo—against the Surveyor General of Lagos State and 10 others.
Other defendants in the suit are Surveyors Council of Nigeria, Olatunbosun David, Adesina Adeleke, Akomolafe A.O, Odetunmobi O. Olufemi, Mrs Akintaro, Michael Adebisi Alonge, Surv. Egbeyemi Lateef, the Attorney General of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
The court held that the first Defendant lacked the powers to reject copies of any survey plans submitted by the plaintiffs and every other registered surveyor in Nigeria for lodgement, adding that he has no power to demand or insist on counter-signing a survey plan prepared by a Registered Surveyor.
The court also held that the Surveyor General of Lagos State lacks the powers to deny the plaintiffs or any registered surveyor consent to conduct survey on any parcel of land in Lagos State , whether owned by the Lagos State government, corporate bodies or private individuals.
