Remote Sensing for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases
- Many infectious diseases exhibit strong correlations with climate conditions.
- On October 7th and 9th, 2025, NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program will host a two-part, live, online training focused on utilizing NASA satellite data to track...
- The training will cover general methodologies for applying satellite remote sensing data to the study and prediction of these diseases.
leveraging NASA Satellite Data to Forecast Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Many infectious diseases exhibit strong correlations with climate conditions. for example, malaria thrives in warm, humid environments, while its prevalence drastically decreases in colder climates or at higher altitudes.Recognizing this link, and the ability to observe key climate variables from space, opens opportunities for proactive disease outbreak prediction.
Free Training from NASA on Remote Sensing for Disease Forecasting
On October 7th and 9th, 2025, NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program will host a two-part, live, online training focused on utilizing NASA satellite data to track and forecast climate-sensitive vector-borne disease outbreaks.ARSET provides resources and training to help individuals apply Earth science data to real-world challenges.
The training will cover general methodologies for applying satellite remote sensing data to the study and prediction of these diseases. A practical case study will demonstrate how remote sensing techniques have been successfully employed to forecast malaria outbreaks, offering a concrete example of the technology’s potential.
Accessing and utilizing NASA Datasets
Participants will gain valuable insight into commonly used, freely available NASA remote sensing datasets relevant to this field. The training will detail how to access these datasets and, crucially, how to determine which datasets are most appropriate for specific research or monitoring purposes.This ensures users can effectively leverage the wealth of details available from NASA’s Earth observing satellites.
Who Should attend?
This training is open to the public and is especially beneficial for professionals involved in disease monitoring and response. Recommended attendees include biostatisticians, medical students, vector ecologists, biologists specializing in disease vectors, public health officials, and personnel from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) tasked with infectious disease outbreak preparedness.
By equipping these professionals with the skills to interpret and apply satellite data, NASA’s ARSET program aims to enhance global capacity for proactive disease management and mitigation.