November 2011

Conference Paper

Rapid Damage Assessment Using High-resolution Remote Sensing Imagery: Tools and Techniques

By:
Vatsavai, Ranga R; Tuttle, Mark A; Bhaduri, Budhendra L; Bright, Edward A; Cheriyadat, Anil M; Chandola, Varun ; Graesser, Jordan B
Page Number:
1445-1448
Volume:
N/A
Book Title:
IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2011)
Publication Date:
November 2011
Publisher Location:
IEEE, New Jersey, United States of America
Conference Name:
IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Conference Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Conference Sponsor:
IEEE

Abstract

Accurate damage assessment caused by major natural and anthropogenic disasters is becoming critical due to increases in human and economic loss. This increase in loss of life and severe damages can be attributed to growing population, as well as human migration to disaster prone regions of the world. Rapid damage assessment and dissemination of accurate information is critical for creating an effective emergency response. Remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) based techniques and tools are important in disaster damage assessment and reporting activities. In this review, we will look into the state of the art techniques in damage assessment using remote sensing and GIS.

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