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Rapid Response Mapping in Disaster Situations (CERG-C)
Apoyo a la Agenda 2030
Tipo
Course
Ubicación
Geneva, Switzerland
Fecha
to
Duración
2 Days
Área del programa
Satellite Imagery and Analysis
Sitio web
Precio
0,00 US$
Correo Electrónico del Centro de Coordinación del Evento
adam.ali@unitar.org
Colaboración
Geneva
Antecedentes
Topics include:
- Introduction to UNOSAT and Rapid response mapping in disaster situations
- Searching exploring and gathering data
- Preliminary flood impact and damage analysis
- Damage assessment by visual interpretation
Objetivos del evento
Training scientists to use tools and techniques to reduce the impact of natural hazards
Objetivos del aprendizaje
- Explain the role of Geo-information in the response phase of a disaster;
- Describe the GIS methodologies related to the rapid mapping processing chain to support emergency response;
- Identify, access, search, collect, organize and analyze geospatial data for emergency response mapping;
- Apply basic GIS methodologies to perform impact analysis and preliminary damage assessment in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Contenido y estructura
9 April to 8 June with multidisciplinary lectures, field work and exams at the end. UNOSAT's course on 14 & 15 May 2018 includes the following modules for an estimated 16 hours of learning:
- Introduction to UNOSAT and rapid mapping service
- Searching, exploring and gathering data
- Preliminary flood impact and damage analysis
- Damage assessment and visual interpretation
Metodología
Multidisciplinary approach to the assessment and management of risk from natural hazards, merging ideas from disciplines such as the physical and social sciences, engineering, and economics.
Público objetivo
To register for the CERG-C, you need to already have a master's degree or a diploma of 5 years from your University