GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT, WIEN (IBAN AT04 1100 0006 2280 0100, BIC BKAUATWW), DEUTSCHE BANK MÜNCHEN (IBAN DE16 7007 0024 0238 8270 00, BIC DEUTDEDBMUC)
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GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-8158-3 Online Edition
Stefan Lang,
Elisabeth Schoepfer,
Peter Zeil,
Barbara Riedler
S. 157 - 165 doi:10.1553/giscience2017_01_s157 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften doi:10.1553/giscience2017_01_s157
Abstract: Fast and efficient humanitarian assistance delivered to refugees or internally displaced persons requiresup-to-date reliable information about the situation on-site and the local/regional context. The usage of Earth observation data (acquired from space, aerial and ground platforms) for emergency and crisis mapping has greatly increased during recent years. This paper presents a broad overview of recent trends and achievements in this domain, ranging from satellite-based emergency mapping in the Copernicus domain and related initiatives, to crowd-sourced geospatial information and mapping NGOs, and a dedicated Earth observation-based single-user information service. Examples of best practice presented at a workshop complement the discussion of this wide range of activities for geo-humanitarian action. Keywords: Humanitarian action, refugee crisis, emergency, mapping, satellite, Copernicus Published Online: 2017/06/30 08:49:19 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x00369cd0 Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
A-1011 Wien, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
Tel. +43-1-515 81/DW 3420, Fax +43-1-515 81/DW 3400 https://verlag.oeaw.ac.at, e-mail: verlag@oeaw.ac.at |