Czech Drought Monitoring System - A Journey from Manual Work to Global Drought Monitoring and Machine Learning, Powered by Python

Explore the journey of developing the Czech Drought Monitoring system in this 26-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022. Learn how a team with minimal coding experience transformed manual processes into a robust, Python-powered system for drought monitoring and forecasting in Czechia and Central Europe. Discover the geospatial and data processing tools used to handle various data types, from text files to satellite imagery, and create colorful maps and time trend analyses. Gain insights on identifying needs, building essential data manipulation processes from scratch, and leveraging Python libraries for environmental research. Perfect for beginner developers looking to apply their skills in non-IT fields, this talk demonstrates the power of Python in revolutionizing scientific workflows and encourages newcomers to make significant contributions to diverse research areas.

Intro
WHAT IS THIS TALK ABOUT?
BACHELOR'S THESIS
MASTERS'S THESIS
MEETING PYTHON
CZECH DROUGHT MONITORING SYSTEM
AWAY WITH THE MANUAL LABOR
DAILY DOWNLOADS
PRODUCTION OF MAP LAYOUTS
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY?