Deep Learning for Earth Observation: From Multi-Terabyte NetCDF to Anomaly Forecasting
Discover how deep learning is revolutionizing Earth observation, enabling the analysis of massive NetCDF files and predicting anomalies in environmental data.
About This Course
Climate anomalies such as heatwaves, floods, droughts, and extreme precipitation events are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change. Accurate prediction of these anomalies requires models that can capture complex spatial patterns and temporal dynamics across large-scale environmental datasets.
This workshop focuses on the application of spatiotemporal deep learning techniques to climate anomaly prediction. Participants will explore how advanced AI models—including CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, ConvLSTMs, Transformers, and Graph Neural Networks—can be used to analyze satellite imagery, geospatial datasets, and time-series climate data.
Aim
The aim of this workshop is to equip participants with the theoretical foundations and practical skills required to design, implement, and evaluate spatiotemporal deep learning models for accurate climate anomaly prediction.
Workshop Objectives
- Understand key climate & geospatial datasets for anomaly prediction
- Apply deep learning for spatial pattern learning (CNNs)
- Model temporal dynamics (LSTM/Transformers)
- Build spatiotemporal models (e.g., ConvLSTM) for forecasting anomalies
- Evaluate and interpret predictions using standard metrics and tools
Workshop Structure
📅 Day 1 — The Setup & Data Prep
- Focus: Large-Scale Climate Data Engineering
- Key Topics:
- Ingesting and slicing multi-terabyte NetCDF/HDF5 datasets efficiently
- Chunking, lazy loading, and memory-safe workflows for scalable pipelines
- Spatial interpolation / regridding to align multi-source climate fields
- Handling temporal missing values and gaps using practical imputation strategies
- Hands-on (Jupyter Notebook):
- Notebook Title: Climate Data Pipeline Builder
- Task: Load raw climate datasets using Xarray, preprocess spatial–temporal grids, and generate a clean, model-ready tensor dataset
- Deliverable: A clean, model-ready spatiotemporal dataset pipeline
📅 Day 2 — The Core AI / Tech Implementation (ConvLSTM)
- Focus: Spatiotemporal Deep Learning for Anomaly Forecasting
- Key Topics:
- Framing anomaly prediction as a spatiotemporal forecasting problem
- Building and training a ConvLSTM network
- Learning spatial features (maps/grids) and temporal dynamics (time-series evolution)
- Training workflow: windowing, batching, validation strategies, and checkpoints
- Hands-on (Jupyter Notebook):
- Notebook Title: ConvLSTM Climate Forecast Engine
- Task: Train a ConvLSTM model on prepared climate tensors and generate anomaly forecasts
- Deliverable: A trained ConvLSTM model producing climate anomaly predictions
📅 Day 3 — Tangible Output & Paper Readiness
- Focus: Visualization, Evaluation & Publication-Ready Outputs
- Key Topics:
- Generating automated, interactive heatmaps of forecasted anomalies
- Creating publication-ready visual outputs with map projections and overlays
- Extracting standard evaluation metrics for methodology sections:
- RMSE (Root Mean Square Error)
- Spatial Correlation
- Hands-on (Jupyter Notebook):
- Notebook Title: Climate Results & Metrics Generator
- Task: Generate evaluation metrics, anomaly maps, and export reproducible figures for research reporting
- Deliverable: A paper-ready results bundle (figures + metrics + reproducible workflow)
Who Should Enrol?
- Doctoral Scholars & Researchers: PhD candidates seeking to integrate computational workflows into their molecular research.
- Postdoctoral Fellows: Early-career scientists aiming to enhance their data-driven publication profile.
- University Faculty: Professors and HODs interested in modern bioinformatics pedagogy and tool mastery.
- Industry Scientists: R&D professionals from the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sectors transitioning to genomic-driven discovery.
- Postgraduate Students: Final-year PG students looking for specialized research-grade exposure beyond standard curricula.
Important Dates
Registration Ends
March 13, 2026
IST 04:30 PM IST
Workshop Dates
March 13, 2026 – March 15, 2026
IST 05:30PM IST
Workshop Outcomes
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Analyze and preprocess climate and geospatial time-series datasets
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Develop spatiotemporal deep learning models for anomaly detection
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Implement CNN, LSTM, Transformer, and hybrid architectures for climate forecasting
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Build a prototype AI-based climate anomaly prediction system
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Evaluate model accuracy, uncertainty, and interpretability for real-world applications
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Apply AI-driven insights to support climate risk assessment and resilience planning
Recording fee
Participants in India
₹2,499
Participants outside India
$50
- All session recordings
- Study material
- Certificate after completion
- 1-year access
The live sessions of this workshop are over, so the live fees no longer apply. The recordings are being uploaded. They appear in your dashboard as soon as they are ready, and we will e-mail you then.
Frequently asked questions
Will I get the recording?
Yes. Paid participants get the session recordings and study material in their NanoSchool dashboard (My registrations → Recorded Lectures / Study Material).
What if I miss a live session?
Watch the recording in your dashboard and send your questions to the mentor through the support desk.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, an e-certificate of participation after the workshop, with a QR code anyone can verify and an "Add to LinkedIn" button.
Which fee category applies to me?
Choose the category that matches your current role: Student, Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher, Academician / Faculty or Industry Professional.
How can I pay?
By card, UPI or PayPal on the payment page; international bank transfer is also available there.
What is the refund policy?
See our Returns, Refunds & Cancellation policy: Returns, Refunds & Cancellation policy
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