Volcano Disaster Risk Reduction: A Detailed Gap Analysis and System Architecture for Data Archiving and Distribution

Paper number

IAC-09.B1.4.5

Author

Dr. Ed Chester, CTAE, Spain

Coauthor

Ms. Heather Henry, Canada

Coauthor

Mr. Jeremy Webb, Canada

Coauthor

Ms. Doha Faied, France

Coauthor

Mr. Diego Urbina, Colombia

Coauthor

Mr. Hansdieter Schweiger, Austria

Coauthor

Mr. Assaf Peer, France

Coauthor

Ms. Aurora Sanchez Fernandez, Spain

Coauthor

Mr. Egemen Ozalp, Turkey

Coauthor

Mr. Francesc Guim, Spain

Coauthor

Mr. Matt Sorgenfrei, United States

Year

2009

Abstract

While numerous global initiatives exist for addressing the potential hazards posed by volcanic eruption events, there does not yet exist a single, unified, international system of early warning and hazard tracking of eruptions. Numerous gaps exist in the risk reduction cycle, from data collection, to data processing, and finally dissemination of salient information to relevant parties. As part of the 2008 International Space University’s Space Studies Program, a detailed gap analysis of the state of volcano disaster risk reduction was undertaken, the results of which are presented herein. This gap analysis considered current sensor technologies, data processing algorithms, and utilization of data products by various international organisations. Recommendations on strategies for minimising or eliminating certain gaps are also provided.

In an effort to address existing gaps in the current method of collecting, processing, and disseminating information related to volcanic eruptions, a new system framework has been developed. This framework, known as VAPOR Integrated Data-Sharing and Analysis (VIDA), also holds substantial potential for a variety of end-users. VIDA proposes a centralised clearinghouse for volcanology data which could support science, aviation users, disaster risk management, and education at a variety of levels. Archiving and distribution are supported for multiple levels of processing (akin to the PDS) .For example, basic geophysical data could be used to educate school children about the characteristics of volcanoes, satellite maps could support informed growth and development of societies in at-risk areas, evacuation planning and resource siting can be supported by geophysical information, air traffic management can be supported by real-time ash release alerts, and raw sensor data would contribute to a wide range of research projects. While the basic intention of VIDA is to support disaster risk reduction efforts, this paper focuses on the gap analysis and system architecture.

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