Space Systems for Disaster Warning, Response, and Recovery

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Focusing on the integration of satellite applications in emergency management, this book explores their critical role in disaster mitigation, planning, and recovery. It highlights the use of telecommunications, remote sensing, navigation systems, GIS, and social media in responding to both natural and man-made disasters. The text also examines international policies and treaties, supported by global case studies that offer valuable lessons on optimizing space systems throughout the "Disaster Cycle."