Special UNISPACE III volume

Marsteller, Deborah

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Persistent identifier:: 856485039

Author:: Marsteller, Deborah

Title:: Special UNISPACE III volume

Sub title:: including: ISPRS Workshop on "Resource Mapping from Space", ISPRS-EARSeL Workshop on "Remote Sensing for the Detection, Monitoring and Mitigation of Natural Disasters", ISPRS-NASA Seminar on "Environment and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development", July 1999, Vienna, Austria

Scope:: IV, 170 Seiten

Year of publication:: 1999

Place of publication:: Coventry

Publisher of the original:: RICS Books

Identifier (digital):: 856485039

Illustration:: Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten

Language:: English

Usage licence:: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Publisher of the digital copy:: Technische Informationsbibliothek Hannover

Place of publication of the digital copy:: Hannover

Year of publication of the original:: 2016

Document type:: Monograph

Collection:: Earth sciences

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Title:: ISPRS/EARSeL Workshop on "Remote Sensing for the Detection, Monitoring and Mitigation of Natural Disasters"

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Title:: PROGRESS OF THE CEOS DISASTER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROJECT. Helen M. Wood and Levin Lauritson

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International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Vol. XXXII Part 7C2, UNISPACE IE. Vienna, 1999 122 /^5?s ISPR5 ¡y UNISPACE III - ISPRS/EARSeL Workshop on “Remote Sensing for the Detection, Monitoring and Mitigation of Natural Disasters” 2:30-5:30 pm, 22 July 1999, VIC RoomB Vienna, Austria PROGRESS OF THE CEOS DISASTER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROJECT Helen M. Wood and Levin Lauritson National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Washington D.C., USA ABSTRACT Weather satellites have long been used to support forecasting of intensive weather hazards such as tropical cyclones, severe storms and flash flooding. Although there have been numerous research and operational demonstrations that illustrate the potential usefulness of EO satellite data for a broader range of hazards, the operational application of these data to other hazards is rare. Recognizing the potential benefits that could be gained from better application of EO satellite data to natural and techno logical hazards, the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) has initiated a project on disaster management support. This project is part of CEOS involvement in the broader initiative termed Integrated Global Observations Strategy (IGOS). Within this project, several hazard- specific teams have been formed. These teams are charged with compiling user requirements; identifying shortcomings and gaps in the provision of required satellite data; and developing recommendations for alleviating them. An information tools team addresses the tools and techniques that w'ould make it easier to acquire and use satellite data-derived information products. This paper describes that project -- it’s approach, accomplishments, preliminaiy findings, and plans. More information on the project is located on the project information server at disaster.ceos.org. PROJECT OVERVIEW The project is one of six projects sponsored by IGOS. The goal of IGOS is to derive greater benefit from operating and planned observing systems—both satellite and non-satellite. The project’s objective is to support natural and technological disaster management on a worldwide basis by fostering improved utilization of existing and planned Earth observation satellite data. The strong enthusiasm, interest, and support for the project are reflected in the participation of nearly 200 individuals representing over 90 organizations. Meetings in 1997 surveyed extensive work that demonstrated the use of Earth observation data for a wide variety of disaster types and phases. Hazard teams, that include participants from both satellite agencies and user organizations, were developed in seven areas: drought, earthquake, fire, flooding, oil spill, tropical cyclone, and volcanic ash. A 1998 workshop provided an opportunity for experts to assess the extent to which satellite data could be expected to satisfy the needs of organizations responsible for managing disasters. Participants identified specific user requirements, where possible, and developed preliminary recommendations for improving the ability of current and planned systems to meet these requirements. Subsequently, each hazard team refined their findings and produced an interim report. Several regional meeting were held in late 1998 and in 1999. Another workshop is planned for September 1999 in Hawaii where hazard teams can further refine user requirements and recommendations. In the last year, the tropical cyclone team has been retired and a landslide team has been fonned. The volcanic ash team has been expanded and renamed to include all volcanic hazards. Another regional meeting in India is planned for November 1999. Hazard teams are charged to review existing documentation and current practices in different geographical regions and compile a concise set of user information requirements for management of the hazard at different phases (preparedness/waming, relief/response/recovery, mitigation). They should identify the user level (international, regional, national, state, local, other) and type of use (research, demonstration, operational). They should identify existing practices in using satellite data in the management of the hazard; assess the potential of existing or planned satellite data to satisfy the user information requirements; analyze shortcomings and gaps; and make recommendations for improvements. Concurrent with the work of the hazard teams, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hosted a project information server (http://disaster.ceos.org). The server is intended to demonstrate timely access to satellite- derived data and information products to support various facets of disaster management, it lias separate pages for selected disaster types, providing background and bibliographic information, and links to disaster specific Internet sites that provide data and products. Information about the project and its progress is available through this server. A 1998 Progress Report is available in hardcopy form from the authors. An updated hardcopy Progress Report will be published in late 1999.

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