Our research team successfully organized the Satellite Gravimetry Summer School 2026, held on 23–24 July 2026 under the research project: “Enhancing Satellite Gravimetry Data for Sustainable Water Resource and Disaster Management in Thailand and Southeast Asia” funded by the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B)
The two-day Summer School aimed to introduce the principles of Satellite Gravimetry and demonstrate how GRACE/GRACE-FO satellite observations can be applied to monitor terrestrial water storage, support integrated water resources management, and improve disaster monitoring and climate resilience.
The event also provided an excellent platform for researchers, government agencies, universities, and young professionals to exchange knowledge and establish collaborative networks.
We are pleased to invite researchers, academics, students, and professionals in water resources, climate, environmental sciences, and disaster management to participate in the Satellite Gravimetry Summer School 2026. This training program is organized under the research project: “Enhancing Satellite Gravimetry Data for Sustainable Water Resource and Disaster Management in Thailand and Southeast Asia” funded by the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B).
The Summer School aims to strengthen regional capacity in the utilization of satellite gravimetry data, particularly from the GRACE and GRACE-FO missions, for monitoring terrestrial water storage, assessing climate variability impacts, and supporting evidence-based water and disaster management.
The project seeks to revolutionize how Thailand and Southeast Asia monitor environmental changes by leveraging frontier Earth and Space Technology. Funded by the Program Management Unit for Frontier Brainpower and Future Industries (PMU-B), this initiative addresses a critical gap where global gravity data from the GRACE and GRACE-FO missions is currently provided at a spatial resolution (~300 km) too low for localized basin management. To resolve this, the project implements advanced regional processing and data integration techniques to sharpen these signals into high-resolution datasets.
This workshop was attended by 25 participants from a variety of organizations, including the Chiang Rai Provincial Irrigation Office (RID), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Chiang Rai Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment, the Chiang Rai Provincial Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), and the Chiang Rai Municipality. The primary objectives were to explore current water security scenarios and to co-develop ideal community adaptation strategies to address water-related hazards.
This workshop is a vital part of a larger project tackling Chiang Rai’s growing water security issues, which are worsened by climate change and rapid urbanization. Moving beyond traditional infrastructure, we are promoting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as a more sustainable approach. This event is designed to bring key people together, so we can collectively understand the challenges and co-develop effective, local strategies to build a more resilient community.
A critical new era for Thailand’s climate resilience began today as our lab officially joined forces with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and key Thai government partners. At a high-profile kick-off event, our team solidified its pivotal role in a groundbreaking initiative to develop state-of-the-art flood risk assessments for two of Thailand’s most vulnerable river basins.
The training focused on transferring practical knowledge of THSF big data applications to multi-stakeholders for improved water and agricultural management under climate variability. The workshop also facilitated valuable networking among experts from government agencies, research institutions, and agricultural organizations, promoting collaborative approaches to climate-smart decision-making.
The workshop on the application of real-time and forecasted hydrometeorological data focuses on enhancing decision-making in water and agricultural management under climate variability. It highlights the use of the Seasonal Hydrometeorological Forecasting System, which provides high-resolution data (up to 0.01 degrees) across Thailand, with forecasts ranging from one week to six months.
ALICE-LAB leverages advanced technology, data-driven methods, and international collaboration to tackle climate-related water challenges. In Chiang Rai, Thailand, the lab partners with regional institutions to implement nature-based solutions, enhancing water security and ecosystem resilience for sustainable urban water management in Southeast Asia.
The Department of Water Engineering and Management at AIT, with ARDA’s support, successfully hosted a seminar showcasing the Thailand Hydrometeorological Forecasting System (THFS). Experts explored how high-resolution forecasts, big data, and geoinformation can enhance smart agriculture and resilience to climate variability.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and ARDA will host a seminar on December 16, 2024, at Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok, focusing on Thailand’s 1km high-resolution seasonal hydro-meteorological forecasting system. The event will explore using Big Data and geospatial insights to enhance smart agriculture and water management in the face of climate variability.
The hybrid workshop at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) highlighted satellite soil moisture data’s role in improving climate resilience, agriculture, and disaster preparedness in Southeast Asia. Expert speakers from NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture engaged over 230 participants in discussions on regional challenges and collaboration.
The workshop at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand focused on the critical role of satellite soil moisture in advancing climate science, agriculture, and disaster management. Featuring global experts and showcasing student research, the event fostered innovations in sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience.
ALICE-LAB pioneers innovative climate solutions by harnessing remote sensing, AI, and big data to address tropical peatland degradation in Southeast Asia. Partnering with leading institutions, we develop advanced fire risk forecasting tools to support sustainable restoration and climate resilience.
ALICE-LAB awarded groundbreaking grant to develop the nation’s first high-resolution seasonal forecast dataset, revolutionizing agriculture and water resource management through cutting-edge hydrometeorological modeling.