Geo-Tagged images for emergencies
Main Aims / Objectives Assess the impact of a prototype solution for geo-tagged image communications (ASIGN : Adaptive System for Image Communications in Global Networks) to provide enhanced information for in-field teams involved in emergency situations.
Main Services Services consist of integrated real-time ground photos and meteorological data (temperature, wind speed, direction) with larger-scale EO imagery for more efficient decision-making and field assessments. The work is exploiting data from Envisat MERIS and ASAR, together with FormoSat-2 for higher spatial resolutions, when needed. Planned service demonstrations include : damage assessment (ground data on landslides, bridges & building infrastructure), and risk reduction (flood preparedness along Nepal/India Koshi river). |
Technical Officer: Gordon Campbell |
Starting Date: 2009-12-10 |
Suppliers: Ansur Technologies as supplier - prime |
Users: UNOSAT/UNITAR as user - partner/collaborator Norwegian Police as user - buyer UN OCHA as user - buyer |
Services: flood risk analysis (Disaster Risk Management) |