Automatic Identification System (AIS) Data Week
Global Working Group on Big Data for Official Statistics
- 9 – 13 March 2020
The Task Team on AIS data will conduct webinars of selected AIS use cases and online support on the use of AIS data at the UN Global Platform from 9 to 13 March 2020. This AIS Data Week will guide users in getting the first indicators from the AIS data provided at the UN Global Platform.
AIS data is data from the automatic identification system of vessels and can be used to get, among others, timely indicators about trade, fishing, and ships in distress. The AIS Task Team consisting of members around the world will be available during data week to present case studies, to run code and to answer the questions users have on connecting with the platform, getting the data and calculating indicators for their use.
The questions and discussions will take place on dedicated Slack channel #tt-ais-task-team. Because this is an intermediate level, participants who are new to AIS are encouraged to watch the AIS Task Team training video and read AIS Handbook. At the end of the week, it is expected that participants would be able to access the AIS data and to replicate the trade indicators Port Traffic and Time-Spent-in-Port. Furthermore, they will have a broad overview of what is possible with the AIS data. The participants will need to take pre-requisite course (training video and AIS handbook) before the AIS Data Week commences which can be found under the "Pre-requisite" section.
For administration and logistical purposes, if you would like to join any sessions in the AIS Data Week, please register at https://bit.ly/32bLZVu.
General Public Enrolment Form: This form is intended for use by the general public to apply to be considered for this course enrolment. Some places will be allocated to the general public depending on slot availability, professional needs, motivations and affiliations. The application deadline is 5 March 2020. Accepted applicants will be notified by 6 March 2020.
Monday, 9 March Day 1 Presentations
02:00 - 08:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
08:00 - 10:00
Introduction to AIS data & the AIS handbook & Use case on ESSNet AIS
- Presentations by Christina Pierrakou (Hellenic Statistical Authority, Greece) Link to the recording and UNSD Link to the recording
10:00 - 12:00
Use case on ships in Distress
- Presentation by Katherine Hoffmann (UN Global Pulse) Link to the recording
12:00 - 18:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
Tuesday, 10 March Day 2 Presentations
02:00 - 08:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
08:00 - 10:00
Use case on trade indicators & Training on getting trade indicators 2
- Presentations by Alex Noyvirt (Data Science Campus) Link to the recording and UNSD Link to the recording
10:00 - 12:00
Use case on trade nowcasting
- Presentation by Marco Marini (IMF) Link to the recording
12:00 - 18:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
Wednesday, 11 March Day 3 Presentation
02:00 - 08:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
08:00 - 10:00
Measuring port disruptions and supply-chain shocks using AIS data
- Presentation by Jasper Verschuur (University of Oxford) Link to the recording
10:00 - 18:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
Thursday, 12 March Day 4 Presentations
02:00 - 08:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
08:00 - 10:00
Use case on inland waterways
- Presentation by Tessa de Wit (CBS Netherlands) Link to the recording
10:00 - 12:00
Use case on fishery
- Presentation by Maurizio Gibin (University College London) Link to the recording
12:00 - 18:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
Friday, 13 March Day 5 Presentation
02:00 - 08:00
Free time & Discussion on Slack
08:00 - 10:00
Use case on vessel emissions and externality costs in a specific port
- Presentation by Miluse Tichavska (MarineTraffic) Link to the recording
