DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-1 satellite collected new imagery on October 11th of Panama City and Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida.
Dewberry to Perform Data Analytics for City of Houston
Data collection and analysis will support disaster-related projections and planning
SeaRobotics Delivers 3.6 Meter Collapsible ASV to USACE
Through a partnership with Echo81, the Autonomous Surface Vehicle allows for rapid post-hurricane response.
Social media provide critical information missed by FEMA
Rice U. report: Federal agency’s models did not account for almost half of damage reported via social media during Hurricane Harvey
Radiation shielding a must have feature for firefighters and army men to defy lethal radiation during rescue operation
The modern-day firefighters and army personnel have to tackle difficult situations when the fires are caused by several anti-social elements that remain lethal using the modern weaponry.
A.M. BestTV: Flood Modeling, Mapping Science Continue to Develop
OLDWICK, N.J.–in this A.M.BestTV episode from the RMS Exceedance 2018 conference in Miami, modelers and risk experts say current U.S. flood designations do little to distinguish depth of flooding, and maps draw stark, sometimes inaccurate, distinctions between flood and non-flood regions. Click on http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=exceedance5518 to view the entire program.
International conference on crisis response and management technology comes to Rochester May 20–23
Crisis and information systems researchers to attend ISCRAM conference hosted at RIT
DigitalGlobe Releases Satellite Imagery of the California Wildfires
To support efforts to combat the ongoing wildfires in California, DigitalGlobe is making critical imagery and data available through our Open Data Program. DigitalGlobe is publicly releasing satellite imagery for Ventura, California, and surrounding communities and will expand our coverage based on the fire’s activity.
Esri interactive map of California fires
Esri has published an interactive map of the California fires
Satellite Imagery Aids Rescue Efforts for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria
Free and rapid imagery was provided through the USGS Hazard Data Distribution System The calls for assistance started days before Hurricane Harvey came barreling across America’s doorstep this summer. First responders and government officials needed answers to prepare and protect communities. How strong is this storm going to be? What kind of damage occurred on […]
