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A review of the status of satellite remote sensing and image processing techniques for mapping natural hazards and disasters

Karen E. Joyce

GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand, k.joyce{at}gns.cri.nz

Stella E. Belliss

Landcare Research, PO Box 40, Lincoln 7640, New Zealand

Sergey V. Samsonov

GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand

Stephen J. McNeill

Landcare Research, PO Box 40, Lincoln 7640, New Zealand

Phil J. Glassey

GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand

In the event of a natural disaster, remote sensing is a valuable source of spatial information and its utility has been proven on many occasions around the world. However, there are many different types of hazards experienced worldwide on an annual basis and their remote sensing solutions are equally varied. This paper addresses a number of data types and image processing techniques used to map and monitor earthquakes, faulting, volcanic activity, landslides, flooding, and wildfire, and the damages associated with each. Remote sensing is currently used operationally for some monitoring programs, though there are also difficulties associated with the rapid acquisition of data and provision of a robust product to emergency services as an end-user. The current status of remote sensing as a rapid-response data source is discussed, and some perspectives given on emerging airborne and satellite technologies.

Key Words: image processing • natural hazards • optical • remote sensing • SAR • thermal.

This version was published on April 1, 2009

Progress in Physical Geography, Vol. 33, No. 2, 183-207 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0309133309339563
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