Beginner remote sensing project ideas using ALSAT data?

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Hi everyone

I’m currently a Master 2 student in Computer Science, and I’m very interested in remote sensing, especially using data from the ALSAT satellites (Algeria’s Earth observation satellites).

I would love to start working on a small project to build experience in this area, but I’m not sure where to begin.

  • Are there any beginner-friendly project ideas involving ALSAT imagery?
  • Are there open datasets or platforms where I can access ALSAT images?
  • Any tools (Python, QGIS, etc.) you recommend for working with satellite imagery?

I would also appreciate links to open-source projects or tutorials related to remote sensing.

Thanks in advance

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For beginners, consider starting with small projects such as land cover classification, vegetation change detection using NDVI, or urban growth mapping. You can use QGIS or SNAP for visualization and preprocessing, while Python libraries like Rasterio, GDAL, or EarthPy can be utilized for analysis.

For ALSAT imagery, check the ASAL (Algerian Space Agency) portal or search for datasets available through the Copernicus Open Access Hub and Google Earth Engine, which often offer regional coverage. Additionally, beginning with open tutorials on remote sensing in Python is a great way to develop your workflow.