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Table of Contents

  • Module 1
    • 1.1 The Evolution of Forecasting
    • 1.2 Understanding Impact-Based Forecasting
    • 1.3 The Role of Technology in IBF
  • Module 2
    • 2.1 Introduction to QGIS
    • 2.2 Installation and Getting Started
      • 2.2.1 QGIS Installation
      • 2.2.2 Basic Concepts
      • 2.2.3 File Types
    • 2.3 Basic Operation in QGIS
      • 2.3.1 Importing Spatial Data
      • 2.3.2 Importing Non-spatial Data
      • 2.3.3 Adding boundaries and layer orders
      • 2.3.4 Creating a basic map
  • Module 3
    • 3.1 Downloading the datasets
    • 3.2 Georeferencing
    • 3.3 Tracing polygon and categorizing hazards
    • 3.4 Assessing Exposure and Vulnerability
      • 3.4.1 Downloading data from OSM
      • 3.4.2 Fixing Geometry and Attributes
      • 3.4.3 Impact-Based Forecasting
  • Module 4
    • 4.1 Maldives Case Study - Assessing Vulnerability
    • 4.2 Maldives Case Study - Assessing Exposure
    • 4.3 Maldives Case Study - Impact of Cyclone Tauktae
  • Evaluation Form

Table of Contents

  • Module 1
    • 1.1 The Evolution of Forecasting
    • 1.2 Understanding Impact-Based Forecasting
    • 1.3 The Role of Technology in IBF
  • Module 2
    • 2.1 Introduction to QGIS
    • 2.2 Installation and Getting Started
      • 2.2.1 QGIS Installation
      • 2.2.2 Basic Concepts
      • 2.2.3 File Types
    • 2.3 Basic Operation in QGIS
      • 2.3.1 Importing Spatial Data
      • 2.3.2 Importing Non-spatial Data
      • 2.3.3 Adding boundaries and layer orders
      • 2.3.4 Creating a basic map
  • Module 3
    • 3.1 Downloading the datasets
    • 3.2 Georeferencing
    • 3.3 Tracing polygon and categorizing hazards
    • 3.4 Assessing Exposure and Vulnerability
      • 3.4.1 Downloading data from OSM
      • 3.4.2 Fixing Geometry and Attributes
      • 3.4.3 Impact-Based Forecasting
  • Module 4
    • 4.1 Maldives Case Study - Assessing Vulnerability
    • 4.2 Maldives Case Study - Assessing Exposure
    • 4.3 Maldives Case Study - Impact of Cyclone Tauktae
  • Evaluation Form

Module 2

‹ 1.3 The Role of Technology in IBF
2.1 Introduction to QGIS ›

Module 2. Getting Started with QGIS

 

Welcome to our tutorial on "Getting Started with QGIS".

In this module, we will explore the definition and functions of the Geographic Information System (GIS) as well as showing installation, default settings, key technical functions, and basic operation of QGIS software. 

 

Join us as we delve into basic operation of QGIS!

At the end of the course, you will be able to importing, analyzing GIS data on QGIS and be able to generate a basic map with legend, north sign, scale bar, and disclaimer notes.

 

 

Supplementary material:

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