Emerging Technologies for Disaster Resilience - Practical Cases and Theories (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

Technological advances have helped to enhance disaster resilience through better risk reduction, response, mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction. In former times, it was local and traditional knowledge that was mainly relied upon for disaster risk reduction. Much of this local knowledge is still valid in today's world, even though possibly in different forms and contexts, and local knowledge remains a shared part of life within the communities. In contrast, with the advent of science and technology, scientists and engineers have become owners of advanced technologies, which have contributed significantly to reducing disaster risks across the globe. This book analyses emerging technologies and their effects in enhancing disaster resilience. It also evaluates the gaps, challenges, capacities required and the way forward for future disaster management. A wide variety of technologies are addressed, focusing specifically on new technologies such as cyber physical systems, geotechnology, drone, and virtual reality (VR)/ augmented reality (AR). Other sets of emerging advanced technologies including an early warning system and a decision support system are also reported on. Moreover, the book provides a variety of discussions regarding information management, communication, and community resilience at the time of a disaster. This book's coverage of different aspects of new technologies makes it a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics, policymakers, and development practitioners.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Disaster Risk Reduction
Release date:	May 2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Mihoko Sakurai • Rajib Shaw
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	260
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-981-16-0359-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > Computer vision Promotions
LSN:	981-16-0359-6
Barcode:	9789811603594

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