This course has been developed for the SADC Groundwater
Management Institute (SADC-GMI) in cooperation with IGRAC.
The objective of this course is to train groundwater professionals to use GIS for groundwater applications, such as:
- Finding
Open Data for groundwater applications
- Mapping
groundwater related features from existing maps and using a field data
collection app
- Design
maps for printing and upload to SADC-GIP
- Spatial analysis using map algebra
The course is divided in three topics that you can find in the tabs:
- Gathering and sharing data
- Field data collection
- Data analysis
These skills are fundamental for
visualizing and analyzing groundwater data. It is also a prerequisite for
sharing groundwater data in online Spatial Data Infrastructure platforms like
the SADC Groundwater Information Portal (
SADC-GIP).
The course is designed for hydrogeologists with basic GIS skills.
Beginners can
find tutorials and training material on GIS here:
A good practice document for sharing groundwater data is available
here.