The Egyptian Radio and Television Union reported that a competition was held at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, involving students from the geomatics program at Cairo University's Faculty of Arts. The event was organized by the Scientific Training and Continuous Studies Department, under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Kanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture. The competition aimed to develop skills and link education and scientific research to development needs and job market requirements.
The competition featured nine projects that utilized remote sensing, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies. These projects addressed various applications in agriculture, environment, and urban planning, reflecting the authority's role in supporting applied training for students and transferring modern technological experiences to new generations. The event was attended by Dr. Abdel Aziz Belal, head of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, and Dr. Adly Anis Suleiman, coordinator of the geomatics program at Cairo University.
The projects were evaluated based on their practical applications, with the first-place project focusing on classifying agricultural crops using machine learning techniques and radar data from the Sentinel-1 satellite. The second-place project involved practical training on processing and analyzing point cloud data for aerial and terrestrial lidar and 3D modeling using ArcGIS Pro and Leica CYCLONE REGISTER 360 and TrueView. The third-place project analyzed time series changes in land cover using remote sensing and geographic information systems in the Fayoum Governorate from 1985 to 2026.
The competition demonstrated the authority's efforts to develop a training system that moves beyond theoretical knowledge to practical applications, providing students with access to modern technologies and tools. The authority offers specialized training programs in remote sensing, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and spatial data analysis, in addition to summer programs and scientific visits for university students. These programs aim to build human capacity and disseminate knowledge of remote sensing and geographic information systems technologies.
The National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences has previously implemented training programs for Cairo University students, focusing on developing their skills in using satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing and geographic information systems. These programs have resulted in the preparation of applied projects in various fields, including land use changes, urban expansion, agricultural drought, and monitoring spatial changes. The authority continues to organize summer programs and practical training for university students.
The competition's winning projects showcased advanced levels of technology utilization in addressing applied issues, with the first-place project using machine learning and radar data for crop classification, the second-place project employing lidar technology and 3D modeling, and the third-place project analyzing temporal changes in land cover in Fayoum Governorate. These applications reflect the importance of practical training that combines academic knowledge with modern technological tools.
The National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences plays a significant role in supporting the scientific community, with a focus on building the capacities of young people and providing them with practical skills that align with the rapidly evolving job market. The authority's efforts are geared towards developing a comprehensive training system that includes remote sensing, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and spatial data analysis, as well as specialized programs in these fields.
Key points
- The competition was held at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, involving students from Cairo University's geomatics program.
- The projects addressed various applications in agriculture, environment, and urban planning, utilizing remote sensing, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies.
- The authority offers specialized training programs in remote sensing, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and spatial data analysis.
