"Availability of near-global, past, present, and forecast hazard data together with exposure & vulnerability data allow for improved Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA)."

In this part, the Pacific Disaster Center describes the data, applications, and strategies they use for disaster risk reduction, response, and relief operations.

Learning Outline - 

• Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA) Terminology 
• DRA Using Remote Sensing Observations: Limitations
• DRA Using Remote Sensing Observations: Advantages
• Who is the  Pacific Disaster Center  (PDC)?
• DisasterAWARE and application of Remote Sensing
• Application of PDC’s Risk Assessment Capabilities

Prerequisites - 

• Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
• Remote Sensing for Disasters Scenarios
• Session One: Tropical Storms
• Session Two: Flooding

These training resources are appropriate for professionals with no previous experience in remote sensing. Beginners are advised to complete the prerequisites before viewing this session.  

This session was created by NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET). ARSET is a part of NASA's Applied Science's Capacity Building Program. To learn more about ARSET, click HERE. 

In case of any questions regarding the session, please feel free to reach out to Ana I. Prados, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET), University of Maryland Baltimore County at aprados@umbc.edu.