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The Use of Geospatial Technology in Disaster Management

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  • Scott Westlund

    (University of Manitoba, Canada)

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The daily use of geospatial technology, such as the global positioning system (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing (RS), is increasing. The use of geospatial technology in disaster management is a natural fit because almost every aspect of a disaster is referenced by location. This paper presents the results of a recent web-based survey of disaster management practitioners. Findings reveal that more than 60% of disaster management practitioners are currently using geospatial technology and 70% plan to use it in a future disaster management activity. However, the results indicate that most disaster management practitioners have a low level of knowledge of geospatial technology. The survey findings also show that geospatial technologies enhance situational awareness, cost is a major challenge for practitioners who would like to use them, and an opportunity exists for the academic community to engage with practitioners to help them raise their level of geospatial knowledge.

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  • Scott Westlund, 2010. "The Use of Geospatial Technology in Disaster Management," International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR), IGI Global, vol. 1(3), pages 17-30, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jagr00:v:1:y:2010:i:3:p:17-30
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