Combating Man-Made Disaster Using Remote Sensing

Today man-made disasters caused by terrorism is the most serious problem in the Chhattisgarh region of India. Activities include landmine blasts, railway track damage, and the destruction of power supply units. Effective response to natural and human-induced disasters requires rapid analysis of imagery and other sensor data acquired both before and after the event. Such information will enable emergency response services to clear blocked transportation routes rapidly and to reroute traffic efficiently. Likewise, recovery efforts depend on the acquisition and analysis of timely imagery and other remotely sense data that might indicate the presence of arms, explosives and ammunitions. Compatible, interoperable geospatial databases containing base information that can be rapidly updated will assist in saving lives and reducing costs.