A disaster information and monitoring system utilizing earth observation
Machiko Louhisuo, Teppo Veijonen, Jussi Ahola, Toshikazu Morohoshi · Management of Environmental Quality An International Journal · 2007
Purpose – This paper aims to present disaster information and a monitoring system in order to utilize earth observation data in the operative process of early warning, mitigation and management of natural disasters. The system is aimed at integrating earth observation data analysis with modern ICTs including GIS, grid, mobile communication and web technology to support disaster monitoring and to share disaster information during a crisis.