APPLICATION OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Gujarat, India)

Paper number

IAC-12,B1,4,10,x13881

Author

Dr. Rushi Ghadawala, Aryavarta Space Organization, India

Year

2012

Abstract

As we live in a modern world, we have developed some tools and method with the help of
which the loss due to disaster can be minimized and this approach is called disaster manage-
ment. Now disaster management can be carried out in a better way using Remote Sensing and
GIS compared to the traditional methods. Remote Sensing and GIS can be applied in both
ways { for precaution methods before the disaster and for minimizing the damage after the
disaster. Through GIS one can find out the disaster prone areas by intersecting or overlaying
the geographical layers. Remote Sensing is used in detailed mapping that finds its application
in creating hazard assessment maps, past scenario, and provide input data images to GIS for
developing models for future prediction. Remote sensing can also be used for calculating the
loss after the disaster has been happened by providing data about the intensity of the cyclone.
We aim to monitor the cloud movements in Indian Ocean basin and study cyclonic movement
using remote sensing images over Indian and Arabian Oceans. Based on the available geo-
graphic information data, the present study demonstrates disaster vulnerability assessment for
the state of Gujarat (India) as a pilot project leading towards the cyclonic vulnerability as-
sessment for the civilization settled in Indian Ocean Basin. The primary results are validated
with disaster mitigation guidelines by Govt. of Gujarat. The analysis also provides matured
level understanding of weather cycle which can be utilized for monsoon prediction and rainfall
assessment, having wide applications in meteorological, agriculture, and of course , the disaster
management. This study will surely add a value to strengthen the disaster mitigation plan.

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