Remote Sensing Applied in Natural Hazards Mitigation Experiences from the International UNESCO/IUGS Gars-Program 1984- 2002
Abstract
The Geological Application of Remote Sensing-Program (GARS-Program) has since 1984 devoted its efforts towards the application of remote sensing from aircraft and space platforms with the understanding that it adds considerably to the knowledge of geo-dynamic processes in the widest range. Remote sensing provides a large variety of sensors, the data of which, once analysed, can provide completely new observations on areas threatened by natural hazards. UNESCO and IUGS through the GARS-Program provide a forum, where remote sensing techniques are continuously scrutinised concerning their geological application. Especially their potential in assessing geo-environmental issues under various geological, climatic and morphological conditions is considered. In the past, international co-operation projects in developing countries have been carried out under the GARS-Program, addressing the following subjects: Currently, the GARS-Program is strongly involved in the IGOS Geohazards Theme Working Group and in the UNESCO / IAH Middle East Transboundary Aquifer Initiative, as well as numerous individual projects by member institutes. There are more than 40 institutes co- operating world-wide under the GARS-Program. Space organisations and financing institutions serving developing nations are requested to help to deploy new sensors to monitor geo-dynamic processes, providing free and direct data reception in all parts of the world in order to allow national institutes to develop their own early warning capabilities.
- Publication:
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IAF abstracts, 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002iaf..confE.149B