Selected book title(s)
GIS tutorial for humanitarian assistance by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .V49 2011 textISBN: 9781589482135Developed 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. ...- Mobile geographic information systems (GIS) for humanitarian de-mining byCall Number: eBookThe 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. ...
Internet resources
- GIS for International Development and Humanitarian ReliefThe page has examples of using GIS for humanitarian causes.
- Humanitarian Information Unit (U. S. DoS)
Maps and GIS data for humanitarian efforts around the world. The Department of State collects and distributes the data through their Humanitarian Information Unit. - UNITAR-UNOSAT
UNOSAT is a technology-intensive program delivering imagery analysis and satellite solutions to relief and development organizations within and outside the UN system to help make a difference in critical areas such as humanitarian relief, human security, strategic territorial and development planning.
