Space Systems for Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery

• Main Author: Madry, Scott (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Natural disasters.; Remote sensing.; Space sciences.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.; Natural Hazards.

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 w...

Table of Contents:

• 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.