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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300415903321

Autore

Madry Scott

Titolo

Space Systems for Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery / / by Scott Madry

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

1-4939-1513-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (151 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Space Development, , 2191-8171

Disciplina

500.5

520

551

620

Soggetti

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Space sciences

Remote sensing

Natural disasters

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)

Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry

Natural Hazards

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Disaster Management and the Emergency Management Culture -- Organizing for Disasters -- Space Systems for Disaster Management -- Space Remote Sensing Fundamentals and Disaster Applications -- Precision Navigation and Timing Systems  -- Geographic Information Systems -- Major International and Regional Players -- The Emerging World of Crowd Sourcing, Social Media, Citizen Science, and Remote Support Operations in Disasters -- International Treaties, Non-Binding Agreements, and Policy and Legal Issues -- Future Directions and the Top Ten Things to Know About Space Systems and Disasters -- Appendix A: Key Terms and Acronyms --



Appendix B: Selected Bibliography -- Appendix C: Selected Websites.

Sommario/riassunto

This SpringerBrief provides a general overview of the role of satellite applications for disaster mitigation, warning, planning, recovery and response. It covers both the overall role and perspective of the emergency management community as well as the various space applications that support their work. Key insights are provided as to how satellite telecommunications, remote sensing, navigation systems, GIS, and the emerging domain of social media are utilized in the context of emergency management needs and requirements. These systems are now critical in addressing major man-made and natural disasters. International policy and treaties are covered along with various case studies from around the world. These case studies indicate vital lessons that have been learned about how to use space systems more effectively in addressing the so-called “Disaster Cycle.” This book is appropriate for practicing emergency managers, Emergency Management (EM) courses, as well as for those involved in various space applications and developing new satellite technologies.