Data-Driven Earth Observation for Disaster Management
From Theory to Practical Applications
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Xiao Huang, Siqin Wang, Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos, Andreas Tsatsaris
- Language: English
Data-Driven Earth Observation for Disaster Management: From Theory to Practical Applications delves into the critical role of Earth observation data and technologies in predic… Read more
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Description
Description
Chapters follow a consistent format, featuring introductory summaries, key takeaways, and a focus on the role of Earth observation, enhancing both comprehensibility and searchability. The book also includes case studies and practical applications of Earth observation technologies, providing context and demonstrating the tangible impact of the techniques covered.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a systematic and holistic understanding of how to use Earth observation data and techniques in disaster management
- Includes empirical research examples and case studies to better emphasize theoretical concepts via real-world examples
- Utilizes sharable data and workflows in analytical contexts so that techniques and examples presented can be practically replicated
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Earthquakes
2. Volcanic Eruptions
3. Landslides
4. Avalanches
5. Subsidence and Sinkholes
Section 2: Weather-Related Disasters
6. Hurricanes / Typhoons / Cyclones
7. Tornadoes
8. Storm Surges
9. Thunderstorms and Lightning
10. Extreme Temperatures (Heatwaves and Cold Waves)
11. Blizzards and Ice Storms
Section 3: Water-Related Disasters
12. Tsunamis
13. Floods
14. Sea Level Rise
15. Riverbank Erosion
16. Glacial Lake Outbursts
Section 4: Environmental Degradation
17. Deforestation / Desertification
18. Invasive Species
19. Soil Erosion
20. Loss of Biodiversity
21. Coral Reef Degradation
Section 5: Pollution and Environmental Crises
22. Air Pollution
23. Water Pollution
24. Acid Rain
25. Toxic Waste Spills
26. Dust storms
27. Wildfires
Section 6: Socio-Political Disasters
28.. Refugee Crises
29. Terrorist Attacks
30. Economic Crises and Disasters
Section 7: Health-Related Disasters
31. Pandemics and Epidemics
32. Vector-Borne Diseases
33. Waterborne Diseases and Water Quality Monitoring
34. Biohazards and Accidents
35. Conclusions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 8, 2025
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Xiao Huang
Professor Xiao Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences at Emory University. His research primarily focuses on geospatial analysis, geovisualization, environmental modeling, computer and data science, and Big Data analytics. His research takes advantage of and also addresses the challenges of rapidly growing data availability through the utilization and development of advanced data fusion techniques and deep learning algorithms. Dr. Huang has authored/co-authored over 120 refereed publications. He serves as an Associated Editor for Computational Urban Science and sits on the Editorial Board for Big Earth Data, International Journal of Digital Earth, Frontiers Remote Sensing, Nature Scientific Reports, Journal of Remote Sensing, Current Social Sciences, and PLOS ONE. He also serves as a reviewer for NASA and NSF grants and for 49 esteemed scientific journals.
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Siqin Wang
Professor Siqin (Sisi) Wang is an Associate Professor of Spatial Sciences with the Spatial Sciences Institute in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California. Dr. Wang’s research interests are in GIScience, spatiotemporal big data analytics, computational social science, digital health geography, human-centered GeoAI, human mobility and migration, smart cities and human-climate interactions and she has published extensively in these areas. Her professional roles include service as the Associated Chair for the Spatial Data Lab affiliated with Harvard University and as Vice Chair of the Young Scientist Innovation Network for Digital Earth of the International Society for Digital Earth. Prior to joining the USC Spatial Sciences Institute, Dr. Wang was an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, and an Honorary Lecturer/Research Fellow with the University of Queensland, Australia. From April 2022 to July 2023, she also was a JSPS Research Fellow with the University of Tokyo, Japan, researching healthcare access and social vulnerability in post-COVID Japan.
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Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos
Dr. Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos is a Survey Engineer (Ph.D., MSc, and BSc), and an adjunct lecturer at the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece. His research interests are focused on GIS, SDI, spatial analysis, spatial epidemiology, natural disaster modeling, geoarchaeology, digital cartography, and geography. He is also a lecturer at the Greek National Centre for Public Administration & Local Government, a certified evaluator of the Greek General Secretariat in Research and Technology and an Expert in Earth Sciences in the use of GIS and Remote Sensing applications for the Institute of Educational Policy, of the Greek Ministry of Education. He boasts a publication record of over 100 articles in scientific journals and international conferences, which have garnered numerous references. His involvement extends to over 15 national and international research programs. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for more than 25 esteemed scientific journals.
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