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Developed for members of the humanitarian relief community, GIS Tutorial for Humanitarian Assistance moves you from the role of casual observer to involved investigator as you learn to apply analysis skills in GIS to real-world problems around the globe. Following the standard tutorial format, exercises in this book demonstrate the GIS knowledge you need to effectively manage the provision of humanitarian assistance before, during, and after a disaster. ...

The threat of landmines and other explosive remnants of war is a serious concern around the world. While landmines demand attention due to the thousands of civilian casualties they cause each year, perhaps even more shocking is the fear they instill in local populations, inhibiting movement and denying access to thousands of square kilometers of land in more than 80 countries. Humanitarian demining seeks to rid the world of landmines and return local populations to their displaced land. ...