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Volume 13, Issue 4 (Winter 2024)
Disaster Prev. Manag. Know. 2024, 13(4): 490-507 |
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Alipouri E, Nami M H, Naderi M. An Overview of the Application of Remote Sensing Technologies in Disaster Management (with an Emphasis on Natural Hazards). Disaster Prev. Manag. Know. 2024; 13 (4) :490-507
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1- Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Geography, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Farabi University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
3- Depeartment of Rempte Sensing (GIS), Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Farabi University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
3- Depeartment of Rempte Sensing (GIS), Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Background and objective The increasing occurrence of natural or human-caused hazards is a significant global concern. These hazards often strike unexpectedly and, due to their intensity, frequency, and complexity, can inflict considerable damage on humans and their accomplishments. This article offers an overview of utilizing remote sensing technologies for managing natural hazards. It focuses on enhancing our understanding of the built environment’s vulnerability to such hazards and on developing methods to more accurately assess their impact on urban areas.
Method To evaluate the effectiveness of remote sensing technology in risk management, this paper presents several case studies, including the 1999 Marmara earthquake in Turkey, the 2003 Bam earthquake in Iran, and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. These studies are based on library research and analysis of results. The paper concludes with a discussion on potential future directions of remote sensing in hazard management, exploring the technological advances and challenges that could broaden its application in addressing future hazards.
Results Analysis of sources indicates that remote sensing technology is highly effective in assessing damage post-disaster, monitoring recovery and reconstruction progress, and enhancing knowledge about urban infrastructure. Establishing a comprehensive and accurate database of critical infrastructure is essential for emergency risk management, as it provides a baseline for estimating actual damage and related losses following an event. Immediate damage assessment after a natural or man-made hazard is crucial for initiating the response process and informing the prioritization of relief efforts and initial damage evaluations. The integration of GPS-based technologies with GIS systems has notably improved field detection efforts after major disasters, underscoring the importance of these technologies in disaster response.
Conclusion Over the past decades, remote sensing technology has seen widespread use in assessing the impact of earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, forest fires, and terrorist attacks. The research findings clearly indicate that remote sensing technology, leveraging satellite imagery with high spatial resolution and widespread availability, can effectively contribute to all facets of crisis management.
Method To evaluate the effectiveness of remote sensing technology in risk management, this paper presents several case studies, including the 1999 Marmara earthquake in Turkey, the 2003 Bam earthquake in Iran, and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. These studies are based on library research and analysis of results. The paper concludes with a discussion on potential future directions of remote sensing in hazard management, exploring the technological advances and challenges that could broaden its application in addressing future hazards.
Results Analysis of sources indicates that remote sensing technology is highly effective in assessing damage post-disaster, monitoring recovery and reconstruction progress, and enhancing knowledge about urban infrastructure. Establishing a comprehensive and accurate database of critical infrastructure is essential for emergency risk management, as it provides a baseline for estimating actual damage and related losses following an event. Immediate damage assessment after a natural or man-made hazard is crucial for initiating the response process and informing the prioritization of relief efforts and initial damage evaluations. The integration of GPS-based technologies with GIS systems has notably improved field detection efforts after major disasters, underscoring the importance of these technologies in disaster response.
Conclusion Over the past decades, remote sensing technology has seen widespread use in assessing the impact of earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, forest fires, and terrorist attacks. The research findings clearly indicate that remote sensing technology, leveraging satellite imagery with high spatial resolution and widespread availability, can effectively contribute to all facets of crisis management.
Keywords: Remote sensing, Hazard response, Damage estimation, Geographic information system (GIS), Crisis management
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Received: 2024/01/17 | Accepted: 2024/01/20 | ePublished: 2024/02/29
Received: 2024/01/17 | Accepted: 2024/01/20 | ePublished: 2024/02/29
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