Preface
Geo-information data and tools like Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have increasingly been used world over in pre, during and post disaster phases for generating updated maps, integrating information, visualizing scenarios and identifying and planning effective solutions.
As part of capacity-building and training activities on disaster management, NIDM has been implementing various training programmes at national and state levels for technical working group members, disaster managers and community representatives. Training programmme on Geoinformatics in Disaster Management has been offered by the institute since 2005.
This training module on Geoinformatics Applications in Disaster Management
has been prepared for developing the capacity of technical professionals and
disaster managers to optimally use Space Technology, Remote Sensing & GPS, GIS
coupled with internet mapping services to manage disasters in various phases.
Based on needs assessment and feedback from the national, state and district
level technical professionals and Disaster Managers the document is presented
as a series of modules and units containing introduction to Geoinformatics as
well as applications in various phases of disaster management, i.e. pre, during
and post disaster phases.
Module 1 describes the basics of disaster management, vulnerability profile of India and the overview of the institutional and legal framework for disaster management in India. Module 2 gives an on Introduction to Geoinformatics, i.e. Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS. Module 3 is on the applications of Geoinformatics in Disaster Management with case studies whereas Module 4 is intended to give
and introduction to various global and national initiatives on Geoinformatics applications with due focus on the Disaster Management Support Programme of ISRO and the Key Global Initiatives like International Space Charter, SENTINEL Asia, UNSPIDER, SERVIR etc.
In the application sections, Module 5 introduces tools and methods for undertaking hazard mapping, Monitoring, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment. Examples/ case studies on drought, landslides, cyclone, chemical hazards etc are included in this module. Annexure 2 part II can be referred for hands-on Practice. Module 6 offers guidance for developing, implementing and utilizing Decision support systems for DM Planning and Emergency Response. Module 7 introduces data requirement and methods for damage assessment with a case study of flood inundation mapping and damage assessment.
The module has two annexes. Annexure 1 contains formats for pre-training entry level assessment, sample schedule and evaluation/ feedback forms. Annexure –II is elaborate and self explanatory hands on exercise manual which can be used with the introductory module, hazard mapping, monitoring and risk assessment module as well as the damage assessment module. Practical manual developed using widely used proprietary software like ArcGIS, ERDAS and ENVI as well as in open source products like Quantum GIS , ALOHA, Marplot, Google Earth.
Though designed and tested for technical experts representing State Remote Sensing application centers, Research & Development organizations, the module can also can be used by other training facilitators, non technical professionals and self-learners as well. However, it is strongly recommended that training participants and self-learners already have some basic knowledge of Geoinformatics. The training programme suggested in the schedule is tested at NIDM and ATIs. However the programme may be designed to be flexible
so that the base information can be tailored to participants’ needs. This flexible training strategy is highly recommended over a step-by-step prescribed approach. Each module also contains Learning Units with suggested training methods and exercises (in Annexure II) based on that module’s content. The exercises expose the participants to new concepts skills and current practices. The training activities include interactive lectures, review sessions, guided hands on exercises, group exercises and presentations.
The training can be facilitated by faculty members of NIDM, ATIs, Faculty members of Universities and so on. However, to be most effective delivery of the course, facilitators should have some background in both geoinformatics and disaster management so they are able to answer the technical questions which may arise from the participants. Training coordinator and facilitators are requested to follow the training strategy to ensure that they capture the key aspects of the module. We hope the information presented in this module would enable participants to acquire knowledge and basic skills of effectively utilizing geoinformatics in managing disasters.
Module 1 describes the basics of disaster management, vulnerability profile of India and the overview of the institutional and legal framework for disaster management in India. Module 2 gives an on Introduction to Geoinformatics, i.e. Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS. Module 3 is on the applications of Geoinformatics in Disaster Management with case studies whereas Module 4 is intended to give
and introduction to various global and national initiatives on Geoinformatics applications with due focus on the Disaster Management Support Programme of ISRO and the Key Global Initiatives like International Space Charter, SENTINEL Asia, UNSPIDER, SERVIR etc.
In the application sections, Module 5 introduces tools and methods for undertaking hazard mapping, Monitoring, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment. Examples/ case studies on drought, landslides, cyclone, chemical hazards etc are included in this module. Annexure 2 part II can be referred for hands-on Practice. Module 6 offers guidance for developing, implementing and utilizing Decision support systems for DM Planning and Emergency Response. Module 7 introduces data requirement and methods for damage assessment with a case study of flood inundation mapping and damage assessment.
The module has two annexes. Annexure 1 contains formats for pre-training entry level assessment, sample schedule and evaluation/ feedback forms. Annexure –II is elaborate and self explanatory hands on exercise manual which can be used with the introductory module, hazard mapping, monitoring and risk assessment module as well as the damage assessment module. Practical manual developed using widely used proprietary software like ArcGIS, ERDAS and ENVI as well as in open source products like Quantum GIS , ALOHA, Marplot, Google Earth.
Though designed and tested for technical experts representing State Remote Sensing application centers, Research & Development organizations, the module can also can be used by other training facilitators, non technical professionals and self-learners as well. However, it is strongly recommended that training participants and self-learners already have some basic knowledge of Geoinformatics. The training programme suggested in the schedule is tested at NIDM and ATIs. However the programme may be designed to be flexible
so that the base information can be tailored to participants’ needs. This flexible training strategy is highly recommended over a step-by-step prescribed approach. Each module also contains Learning Units with suggested training methods and exercises (in Annexure II) based on that module’s content. The exercises expose the participants to new concepts skills and current practices. The training activities include interactive lectures, review sessions, guided hands on exercises, group exercises and presentations.
The training can be facilitated by faculty members of NIDM, ATIs, Faculty members of Universities and so on. However, to be most effective delivery of the course, facilitators should have some background in both geoinformatics and disaster management so they are able to answer the technical questions which may arise from the participants. Training coordinator and facilitators are requested to follow the training strategy to ensure that they capture the key aspects of the module. We hope the information presented in this module would enable participants to acquire knowledge and basic skills of effectively utilizing geoinformatics in managing disasters.
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