Type
Course
Rapid Response Mapping in Disaster Situations (CERG-C)
Emplacement
Geneva, Switzerland
Date
-
Durée
2 Days
Zone du programme
Satellite Imagery and Analysis
Site internet
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
adam.ali@unitar.org
Inscription
Application-based event
Mode de livraison
Face-to-Face
Langue (s)
English
Pilier
Cross-fertilizing Knowledge
Partenariat
Geneva
Objectifs du cours
Training scientists to use tools and techniques to reduce the impact of natural hazards
Contexte
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
Objectifs d'apprentissage
- 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.
Contenu et structure
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
Méthodologie
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.
Audience cible
To register for the CERG-C, you need to already have a master's degree or a diploma of 5 years from your University
Informations supplémentaires
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