Applications of geographical information systems and remote sensing in natural disaster hazard assessment and mitigation in taiwan hew c. Indian himalayan region ihr faces complexity of landslide hazards of unreliable magnitudes above its different regions as one of the major natural hazards. In india, the remote sensing technology along with geographic information system gis is widely being used for more than two decades for inventorying, mapping and monitoring of earth resources, and for mitigation and management of natural disasters. Disaster management using remote sensing technology. The use of satellite remote sensing for flood risk management. Gis technology for disasters and emergency management j8474 may 2000 2 natural disastersnatural disasters include those unplanned events that occur as a result of natural processes such as earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunami, freezes, blizzards. This special issue is a collection of papers studying the use of remote sensing data and methods for flood monitoring and management. Pdf use of remote sensing and gis in disaster management.
Associate professor, aditi mahavidyalaya, university of delhi. Susan cutter, a geography professor at the university of south carolina, discusses the use of gis in emergency management and the why of the where when. Study of disaster mitigation for car nicobar island using. Remote sensing and gis applications in flood management. Various disasters like earthquakes, landslides, floods, fires, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and cyclones are natural hazards that kill lots of people and destroy property and infrastructures every year. Various departments and agencies who are stakeholders using gis in the disaster management process. Remote sensing satellites remote sensing activities in india was initiated using aerial photography in early 1970s and graduated to satellite remote sensing with the experimental remote sensing satellites bhaskara 1 and. Disaster management using remote sensing and gis 1. This study highlights the use of remote sensing technologies in disaster management. Remote sensing and geographical information system gis. Dharanirajan department of disaster management, pondcherry university, broorkshabad, port blair 744112, andaman abstract.
The importance of remotesensing rs, geographic information system gis and global navigation satellite system gnss data is stressed by comparing studies of the use of these technologies for natural disaster management. Advancements in the remote sensing technology and the geographic information systems help in real time monitoring, early warning and quick damage assessment of both drought and flood disasters. India is one among the most natural disaster prone regions of the world and which causes losses of property, infrastructure and human life every year. Use of remote sensing and gis for sustainable land management. Remote sensing and gis can be a very useful tool to complement conventional methods involved in disaster management mitigation of natural disaster management can be successful only when detailed knowledge is obtained about the expected frequency, character, and magnitude of hazard events in an area 1 2. It is also provides decision support system in disaster management. In long disaster management using gis most of the natural and manmade disaster. With the help of remote sensing devices such as satellite images and aerial photographs, it is easy to define the area affected by the disruption. Techniques of remote sensing and gis for flood monitoring and. Utilization of remote sensing and gis in managing disasters. Real time geographic data can improve the allocation of resources for response. Satellite remote sensing as a tool in disaster management. An analysis of geospatial technologies for risk and natural.
It is highly imperative to develop effective tools for disaster management. Evolution of computer technology and availability of hardware is helpful for rapid expansion of gis in both disaster research and practice. Application of remote sensing and gis for flood hazard. Gis technology for disasters and emergency management white paper.
Gis and rs much beneficial in mitigation strategies and preparedness plans. Predisaster applications are associated with mitigation and preparedness efforts. Using a handson approach grounded in relevant gis and disaster management theory. Use of remote sensing and gis for sustainable land. The island of taiwan is well known for the typhoons and earthquakes which in recent past has claimed lives and caused significant damage.
Gis and remote sensing in environmental risk assessment. Many organizations spend large amounts of money on these fields. Remote sensing the science of acquiring information about the earth using remote instruments, such as satellites is inherently useful for disaster management. As new remote sensing data and geographic information system gis technology becomes available, it is increasingly possible to develop and provide effective products, services, and tools to the. Techniques of remote sensing and gis for flood monitoring. Susan cutter, a geography professor at the university of south carolina, discusses the use of gis in emergency management and the why of. Search and rescue teams used gps, geographic information system gis, and remote sensing technology to create maps of the disaster areas for rescue and aid operations, as well as to assess damage. An analysis of geospatial technologies for risk and. Remote sensing and geographical information system gis dr. Application of gps to disaster management information. Satellites offer accurate, frequent and almost instantaneous data over large areas anywhere in the world. The time is ripe for engaging developing country researchers and policymakers in remote sensing for disaster management. Study of disaster mitigation for car nicobar island using remote sensing and gis swapan kumar biswas, n.
Geographic information systems giss provide a powerful tool in managing and analysing spatial data. Remote sensing and gis in flood warning, mitigation and management advancements in the remote sensing technology and the geographic information systems gis help in real time. Disaster mitigation disaster preparedness activities intended to be prepared, once a disaster event is going to happen preparation of disaster plan coordination of emergency services. The use of remote sensing is becoming indispensable in environmental studies. Use of gis and rs technology in disaster management. Remote sensing and gis for natural hazards assessment and disaster risk management. Geographic information systems gis for disaster management. Remotesensing techniques and gis and gnss tools are frequently used in applications for disaster management in pre and postdisaster activities. Disasters are an uncertain and unavoidable event in nature, which affect adversely social, economic, environmental and humanitarian sectors. Encyclopedia of information science and technology, third edition. Dec 12, 20 remote sensing the science of acquiring information about the earth using remote instruments, such as satellites is inherently useful for disaster management. Geographic information system has been applied successfully to large variety of fields, one field of particular interest is the field of disaster mitigation.
Data and software costs are plummeting, information communication technology is developing quickly, and tools. Flood control and disaster mitigation is a fundamental task for sustainable development of society and economy. Nov 23, 2014 disaster management using remote sensing and gis 1. As compared to manual maps, which are very tedious and inefficient, remote sensing is very effective as these maps can be prepared, digitised and then stored on computers using tailormade gis software. Assessment of role of gis for natural disaster management. This chapter offers further explanation of several aspects of gis.
Remote sensing for supporting various aspects of flood risk management was investigated in the present thesis. In this context, satellite remote sensing, along with geographic information systems gis, has become a key tool in flood risk management analysis. Remote sensing systems have been playing a great role in disaster management in such areas as flooding, cyclones, drought, earthquake and tsunami. Apr 15, 2019 thus, beyond the books primary audience, it has been designed to inform, enlighten, advocate for, and raise awareness of gis for disaster management with working disaster management professionals, disaster management policy makers, and academic disaster management researchers with little to no understanding of gis. Pdf remote sensing and gis applications in flood management. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. This article coins the term gi science as a combination of gps, gis, remote sensing and spatial analysis working cohesively to.
Flood hazard mapping and flood shelters suitability analysis are vital elements in appropriate land use planning for floodprone areas. Disaster management using remote sensing technology skymap. Landslide and its mitigation for disaster management using remote sensing and gis techniquea case study of gangtok area, east sikkim. Remote sensing and gis for natural hazards assessment and. Sikkim himalaya in the eastern ihr also experiences the. There is a cycle associated with disaster management planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery. Gis technology for disasters and emergency management j8474 may 2000 2 natural disastersnatural disasters include those unplanned events that occur as a result of natural processes such as earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunami, freezes, blizzards, extreme heat or cold, drought, or insect infestation. Examples of flood forecasting and flood mapping presented in this report illustrate the capability of remote sensing and gis. Satellite remote sensing as a tool in disaster management and. Assuming no prior knowledge in gis andor disaster management, geographic information systems gis for disaster management guides readers through the basics of gis as it applies to disaster management practice. The enormous capabilities of remote sensing can be put to use right from the stage of preparedness, planning and mitigation to post disaster relief and recovery. Impact of natural disasters on life, property and ability to predict them would be one of the main contributions of remote sensing technology.
Ppt the role of remote sensing in disaster management. Information technology for disaster management tulsi vyas. Gis is useful for hazard zone mapping and during emergency conditions mitigation of people can easily possible using this maps. National aeronautics and space administration applied remote sensing training program 5 course objectives participants will become aware of available nasa resources for disaster management participants will learn to access remote sensing observations for local disaster events geogateway interface showing napa earthquake interferogram with. Disaster management disaster management before the event after the event prevention preparedness relief rehabilitation prevention. Disasters are spatial in nature as they strike at a specific location and influence a particular area. This paper describes application of remote sensing rs and geographical information systems gis in identifying flood hazard zones and flood shelters and are. This paper discusses the use of spatial data for risk and natural disaster management. The main objective of the study is to identify a significant pattern of a certain disaster over time using. Venkatesan abstract during the past five decades, natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, severe storms and tropical cyclones, droughts, wild land fires. Use of remote sensing and gis in disaster management in gangtok area, sikkim article pdf available january 2010 with 3,220 reads how we measure reads.
Applications of geographical information systems and remote. Space and air based observations of earth provide a unique vantage point for monitoring and assessing the floods and other disasters. Chen department of civil engineering, chienkuo technology university, chunghwa 500, taiwan received 21 december 2010. This paper illustrates the application of remote sensing and geographic information system to flood monitoring and assessment before. Anticipating damage to critical facilities damage to main roads, hospitals etc. The main objective of the study is to identify a significant pattern of a certain disaster over time using remote sensing rs and geographic information system gis applications to understand its nature which will help to solve complex planning and management problem and decision making. There are mainly applications we can use to manage disasters. Thus, beyond the books primary audience, it has been designed to inform, enlighten, advocate for, and raise awareness of gis for disaster management with working disaster management professionals, disaster management policy makers, and academic disaster management researchers with little to no understanding of gis. Satellite remote sensing is largely adopted due to its cost effectiveness, short temporal orbiting and large area of coverage. Applications of geographical information systems and remote sensing in natural disaster hazard assessment and mitigation in taiwan.
Hence, location intelligence plays a critical role in disaster management. Basics of remote sensing and gis download ebook pdf. Gis and remote sensing in environmental risk assessment and. Be it modeling through early warning systems or using decision support systems to understand which. Another important area of disaster relief is in the management of wildfires. Click download or read online button to get basics of remote sensing and gis book now. The changing trends have opened up a large number of scientific and technological resources and skills to reduce disaster risk. Through advanced wireless technologies and webbased gis applications, disaster management by governments and other agencies is being revolutionized and is enhancing the coordination of response efforts as well as planning for disaster risk reduction.
Applications of geographical information systems and. The role of remote sensing in disaster management presented by john zuzek nasa headquarters remote sensing workshop 2021 march 2006 the rising cost of natural. A disaster is a situation in which the community is incapable of coping. Remote sensing and gis can be a very useful tool to complement conventional methods involved in disaster management mitigation of natural disaster management can be successful only when detailed knowledge is obtained about the expected frequency, character. Nowadays the field of remote sensing and gis has become exciting and glamorous with rapidly expanding opportunities.
In this lecture the use of remote sensing and gis and the global scenario for. Gis technologies is much useful in modeling of disaster risks and human adaptations to hazards. In this paper, techniques for mapping flood extent and assessing flood damages have been developed which can be served as a guideline for remote sensing rs and geographical information system gis operations to improve the efficiency of flood disaster monitoring and management. However, flood phenomenon has been emphasized upon in this study with more detailed account of remote sensing and gis geographic information systems applicability.
Use of remote sensing and gis for sustainable land management andrew k skidmore1, wietske bijker1, karin schmidt1 and lalit kumar2 302 abstract remote sensing provides the basic data to undertake inventory of land, as well as the temporal information required to monitor sustainable land management practices. Gis coupled with remote sensing provides a basic framework that helps in all the stages of disaster management starting from preparedness, to response and recovery. It is a natural or humancaused event which causes intense negative impacts on people, goods, services andor the environment, exceeding the affected communitys capability to respond. Gis technology for disasters and emergency management. Predisaster phase prevention or mitigation is not at all possible for most of the disasters. Gis and remote sensing in environmental risk assessment and management. Principles, techniques, applications, and managements. Floods are one of the most common hazards in the world, affecting peoples lives and livelihoods. All of these titles are available in electronic format at a 50% discount making them ideal resources for online learning. Pdf use of remote sensing and gis in disaster management in. Gis and remote sensing in urban disaster management. One of the emerging applications of remote sensing is managing disasters timely and efficiently. Geographic information system gis and remote sensing rs are very useful and effective tools in disaster management.
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