TRAINING services
IMPORTANT note about the PIQv trainings
The goals of the trainings is to provide knowledge for :
using and operating instruments and software to acquire the best data and process them.
classifying efficiently the images in EcoTAXA
get notions of quality assesment
The PIQv DOES NOT provide scientific training (i.e. how to do good science with the data provided by the instruments and software). This topic is too diverse and is provided via university courses or collaboration with scientists from the COMPLEx team at Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche sur mer.
UVP5 training (2-3 days)
The PIQv can train you for the UVP5 operation (3 days). You will have the opportunity to practice using provided instruments.
It is recommanded to register also for the EcoTAXA training if you want to know how to efficiently use the application to sort the images from the UVP.
UVP6 general (2 days) training*
Next dates for 2024 (contact PIQv to register) :
January 29 - February 2 at PLOCAN Canaria (sold out)
March 19-20 in Villefranche/mer
Next dates for 2023 (contact PIQv to register) :
September 2023 : 26-27
November 2023 : 15-16
December 2023 : 12-13 : CANCELLED due to lack of participants
The PIQv trains you for the UVP6 operation (2 days).
You will have the opportunity to practice using provided UVP6.
The content of the training is adapted to the user needs and you will be asked to fill an inquiry form before attending the course. There will anyhow be an introduction to all topics.
The general program (item in italic will be adapted to user needs) :
UVP6 and UVPapp introduction
UVP6 configuration and data description
UVP6 for CTD profiler usage
UVP6 on lander, moorings...
UVP6 on NKE profiling floats
UVP6 on gliders
UVP6 on other autonomous platforms
UVP6 on connected observatories (advanced piloting)
UVP6 Embedded Taxonomic classification **
Data importation in EcoPART and EcoTAXA
It is recommended to register also for the EcoTAXA training if you want to know how to efficiently use the application to sort the images from the UVP.
*Please register for a UVP5 qualification on the EMBRC portal and indicate that you need a UVP6 training
** This Embedded Classification topic will not make you an expert of embedded AI. It will help you understanding how it works and where to find the open access tools to make your own classifier (on demand).
UVP6 (HF) for CTD short training* ** (3-4 hours)
The PIQv trains you for the UVP6-HF operation associated with a CTD.
You will have the opportunity to practice using provided instruments or on your instrument if the training is provided remotely.
This training is intended for sea going operators who will have to manage an UVP6 (HF) in a CTD-rosette frame during a cruise. It does not cover the other topics listed in the UVP6 general training (above).
It is recommended to register also for the EcoTAXA training if you want to know how to efficiently use the application to sort the images from the UVP.
* Please register for a UVP5 qualification on the EMBRC portal and indicate that you need a UVP6 CTD short training
** The training can be provided remotely if you have an UVP6 in hands (preferably HF)
Zooscan training (3 days)
The PIQv trains you for the Zooscan operation (3 days).
You will have the opportunity to practice using the PIQv instruments.
It is recommanded to register also for the EcoTAXA training if you want to know how to efficiently use the application to sort the images from the Zooscan.
Next dates for 2024 (contact PIQv to register) :
September 30 - October 2 in Villefranche/mer
Flowcam training (2 days)
The PIQv trains you for the FlowCam operation.
You will have the opportunity to practice using the PIQv instruments.
It is recommanded to register also for the EcoTAXA training if you want to know how to efficiently use the application to sort the images from the Flowcam.
Ecotaxa training (1.5 days)
The PIQv trains you to make an efficient use of the EcoTaxa web application for computer assisted image sorting.
2024/01/12 WARNING :
The EcoTAXA application is currently undergoing improvements, with most pages being recently updated.
However, we are currently facing limitations in human resources and, as a priority, have decided to enhance the online documentation of the application.
Regrettably, this means we have to cancel the scheduled EcoTAXA trainings, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please accept our apologies.
Expertise
The PIQv will provide you expertise according to your needs during an agreed period of time.