Module Objectives

The main aim of the course is to present the use of Geoinformatics (GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, Automated Cartography) in disaster management, as well as to help postgraduate student acquiring skills through laboratory exercises and presentation of current research trends in this topic.

Course Contents

The course includes the following units: Space Earth monitoring systems: Existing systems –  Applications in management of natural-technological risks – Mapping, monitoring, forecasting, damage assessment with the use of space for earth observation in the context of prevention and mitigation – Applications in the preparation and development of warning systems and response, relief and redesigning – Rating operational capabilities of various data per management phase –  Exercises based on the experience of using satellite data of past events as well as on possible scenarios –  Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) -Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. General principles of GIS –  Integration, visualization, analysis of geographic data – Examples of GIS use monitoring and disaster assessment -forecasting / simulation models of natural disasters by harnessing GIS – The role of mapping in the management of natural disasters – natural disaster management exercises with the use of GIS software

Teaching and Assessment

Lectures & lab practice, final exams and practical assignments throughout the course.

The module is also available through eclass platform (http://eclass.hua.gr/courses/GEO174/).