NSA's first specialised training course launched

Manama, Jan. 8 (BNA): The National Space Agency (NSA) has launched the debut of its series of specialised training programmes for 2019, with the participation of representatives from various governmental entities, and in collaboration with one of the leading international firms in the field of artificial satellite building. The course takes place under the patronage of Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed - the minister who is in charge of the National Space Agency - in harmony with the NSA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023 recently endorsed by the Cabinet, CEO of the National Space Agency Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Aseeri, said. The 4-day training course focuses on numerous themes primarily to familiarize the participants with the types of artificial satellites, their components, photo-electronic remote sensors, latest space technology progress and its link with practical applications in various fields, including environment, planning, topographic mapping, internet of things (IoT) and multifarious applications. The programme provides information related to data analyses, images captured by artificial satellites and how to use them in the work fields, said, adding that the training prgoramme comprises a host of practical applications that will contribute in conveyance of scientific knowledge to the participants. The programme has been thoroughly designed in consultation with the concerned governmental departments to achieve maximum benefiting to all the participating sides that nominated an outstanding group of national efficiencies who enriched the discussion sessions during their participation in the training programme and reflected the advanced level attained by the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of optimal utilisation of modern technologies and efforts will continue to serve the sustainable development goals and boost the Kingdom’s progress and prosperity, according to the NSA chief executive. Dr. Al-Aseeri said one of the key results of this course is gleaning the views of the participating sides regarding their requirements from space-related data suitable with the nature of their work and to fulfill their aspirations, hence the agency will endeavor to realize in its projects. It is worth mentioning that more than 45 participants registered to join the programme from 15 governmental departments including higher educational institutions and researchers in the field of space sciences and its applications.