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Geoinformation for Disaster and Risk Management: Examples and Best Practices

2010, ISBN 978-b7-90907-88-4, Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies (JB GIS) & United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Copenhagen, Denmark, 142 p.

 

Orhan Altan, ISPRS president, Istanbul, Turkey

Robert Backhaus, UNOOSA, Bonn, Germany

Piero Boccardo, ITHACA, Torino, Italy

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

 

The primary aim of this booklet is to explain to governments, decision makers and disaster professionals the potential uses of geo-information technologies for reducing disaster risks and losses, based on the knowledge and experience of experts in these fields. In July 2009, the Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies and UN-SPIDER jointly invited individuals and groups to contribute articles for the preparation of the booklet, describing their research work and experiences on the application of geospatial technologies as a contribution to a decision support forum.

 

The Booklet covers all regions of the world and all aspects of disaster risk and its management. We commend this booklet to you in the hope that improved application of geospatial information will support better understanding and action to reduce the number and impact of disasters in future.

 

Available at ISPRS web pages (book)

 

 

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Geographic Information and Cartography for Risk and Crisis Management: Towards Better Solutions

2010, ISBN 978-3-642-03442-8, Springer Heidelberg, Dordrecht, London, New York 446 p.

 

Milan Konecny, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Temenujka Bandrova, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia, Bulgaria

 

The use of geospatial technology has increased tremendously in the last years. ICT has changed from just using maps created in advance, to new approaches, allowing individuals (decision-makers) to use cartography interactively, on the basis of individual user's requirements.

 

The new generation of cartogra­phic visualizations based on standardisation, formal modelling, use of sensors, semantics and ontology, allows for the better adaptation of information to the needs of the users. In order to design a new framework in pre-disaster and disaster management safety/security/privacy aspects of institutions and citizens need to be considered. All this can only be achieved by demonstrating new research achievements, sharing best practices (e.g. in the health area) and working towards the wider acceptance of geospatial technology in society, with the help of education and media.

 

This book will outline research frontiers and applications of carto­graphy and GI in EW and CM and document their roles and potentials in wider processes going on in information/knowledge-based societies.

 

Available at Springer

 

 

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Urban and Regional data Management, UDMS Annual 2009

2009, ISBN 987-0-415-55642-2 (hbk), ISBN: 978-0-203-86935-2 (ebook) 465 p.

 

Alenka Krek, HafenCity University Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Massimo Rumor, University of Venice IUAV, Venice, Italy

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Elfriede Fendel, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

 

The Urban Data Management Symposium (UDMS) was held so far 26 times in different locations in Europe. UDMS aims at providing a forum to discuss urban planning processes, exchange ideas, share information on available technologies and to demonstrate and promote successful information systems in local and regional government. Initially the symposia concentrated on urban applications, but this has expanded to regional and rural interests and studies. During the last several symposia, urban and regional planning has been addressed in its complexity and integrity. With the expansion of the European Union, UDMS is attempting to provide an open discussion on challenges in the transition phases and faster economical growth as well. With this ideal in mind, the 27th UDMS ´09 symposium was organised in Ljubljana, Slovenia, one of the new members of the united European Union.

 

This volume contains 40 articles (of the 60 presented at the symposium in Ljubljana), which have been selected after extensive reviews facilitated by at least two independent reviewers. The articles are organised in the following five parts: Three dimensional models, Spatial Data Infrastructures and Databases, Risk and Disaster Management, Environmental planning, Analysis and E-government, and Road and Traffic Monitoring.

 

Available at Taylor & Francis Group

 

 

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3D Geo-Information Sciences

2009, ISBN 978-3-540-87394-5, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 435 p.

 

Jieyeong Lee, university of Seoul, Seoul, Korea

Sisi Zllatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

 

Society is expecting and demanding more and more 3D support after users having experienced the added value in emerging applications: 3D globe based interfaces, navigation systems presenting a 3D perspective, etc. Due to the rapid developments in sensor techniques more and more 3D data becomes available. Effective algorithms for (semi) automatic object reconstruction are required. Integration of existing 2D objects with height data is a non-trivial process and needs further research

 

This book contains papers that focus explicitly on the last achievements (methods, algorithms, models, systems) with respect to the Third Dimension. Motivated by the rapid developments in 3D, the book discusses topics in the following areas: 3D geo-information requirements (based on analysis and applications), 3D data acquisition and processing (LIDAR, Photogrammerty), 3D object reconstruction, 3D spatial models, 3D spatial relationships, analysis and 3D visualisation, 3D Indoor/Outdoor Navigation, Levels of Detail, 3D applications.

 

The papers in the book are selected from the Third Workshop on 3D GeoInformation, held in Seoul, 13-14 November, 2008. The authors of the best and most original contributions were encouraged to submit revised versions, which have been thoroughly reviewed by three independent reviewers.

 

Available at Springer

 

 

 

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Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies for Monitoring and Prediction of Disasters

2008, ISBN 978-3-540-79258-1, e-ISBN: 978-3-540-79259-8, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 271 p.

 

Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, India

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

 

Prediction and efficient monitoring of disasters is one of the most critical factors in the decision-making process. Space-based technologies have the great potential in supplying information in near-real time. Earth observation satellites have already demonstrated their flexibility in providing data to weather forecasting, disaster alerting, forest fire, flood monitoring, oil spills, etc. recent natural disasters did benefit from satellite imagery: earthquakes in Turkey and Pakistan, hurricane Katrina and Rita, Indian Ocean Tsunami, large floods and fires in Europe, etc.. Charters and international organisations have already installed various initiatives on extended applications of remote sensing applications in disaster management.

 

This book discusses the wider utilisation of remote sensing in disaster management, which requires research and developments in numerous aspects: data access/delivery to the users, information extraction and analysis, management of data and their integration with other data sources (airborne and terrestrial imagery, GIS data, etc), data standardisation, organisational and legal aspects of sharing of remote sensing information.

 

Available at Springer

 

 

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Creating Spatial Information Infrastructures: Towards Spatial Semantic Web

2008, ISBN 978-1-4200-7068-2 (hardback), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 185 p.

 

Peter van Oosterom Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands


Creating Spatial Information Structures presents solutions to the problems preventing The Launch of a truly effective SII. Leading experts in SII development present a complete overview of SII, including user application needs, theoretical and technological foundations and examples of realised working SIIs. The book includes semantic applications in each discussion and explains their importance to the future of geo-information standardisation. Offering practical solutions to technical and nontechnical obstacles, this book provides the tools needed to take the next step toward a working semantic web –one that will revolutionize the world accesses and utilizes spatial information.

 

The major features are:

·         Reflex resent initiatives in Europe and USA to develop a rich set of standards.

·         Addresses nontechnical aspects such as legal and organisational issues, copyrights, pricing policies and access rights

·         Provides technical solutions for making metadata available via registry services

·         Emphasizes semantic aspects of the SII throughout all of the 11 book chapters

Available at Taylor&Francis (CRCpress)

 

 

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Geospatial Information Technology for Emergency Response   

2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-415-42247-5 (hbk), ISBN 13: 987-0-203-92881-3 (ebook), Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK, 381 p.  (ISPRS book series num. 6)

 

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Jonathan Li, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada


The aim of this volume is to share technological advances that allow wider, faster and more effective utilisation of geospatial information in emergency response situations. The volume describes current accomplishments and challenges in providing geospatial with these attributes. The volume is organised in six parts:

·         Practice and legislation with focus on the utilisation of geospatial information in recent disaster events as well as resulting legislative attempts to share and access data.

·         Data collection and data production

·         Data management and routing in 3D

·         Emerging technologies including positioning, virtual reality and simulation models

·         Integration of heterogeneous data

·         Application and solutions

The volume is aimed at researchers, practitioners and students who work with the variety of disciplines related to geospatial information technology for emergency response.


Available at Taylor & Francis Group and ISPRS

 

 

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Advances in 3D Geoinformation Systems   

2008, ISBN 978-3-540-72134, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 441 p.

 

Peter van Oosterom Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Sisi Zlatanova Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Friso Penninga Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Elfriede Fendel, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands


This book concentrates on comparing of 3D models. Due to rapid developments in sensor technology ever increasing amounts of 3D data become available. This requires effective algorithms for (semi)automatic object reconstruction and efficient approaches for integration of existing 2D objects with height data. The resulting 3D models can be maintained as Boundary representations, TEN, TIN, CSG Regular polytopes, 3D quad edge structure, layered/topology models, voxel-based models, etc. These modes are extensively discussed in the book. 3D analysis and 3D simulations techniques are explored with regard to extending functionality in spatial applications

 

The papers have been presented at the 2nd  workshop on 3D geoinformation, held in Delft, The Netherlands, 12-14 December, 2007.


Available at Springer

 

 

 

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Urban and Regional Data Management: UDMS Annual 2007   

2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-415-44059-2 (hbk), ISBN 13: 987-0-203-93104-2 (ebook), Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK, 523 p.

 

Volker Coors, Stuttgart University of Applied Science, Stuttgart, Germany

Massimo Rumor, University of Venice IUAV, Venice, Italy

Elfriede Fendel, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands


Spatial Technologies like GIS, CAD and spatial DBMS have provided their applicability and usability in almost ever sector of urban environment. Urban Planning Systems, Public Participation Systems and others have been continuously developed and improved, contributing to better decision making, communicating ideas between different actors and receiving feedback concerning alternatives or implemented designs.

 

The Urban Data Management Society (UDMS) aims at providing a forum to discuss urban planning processes, exchange ideas, share information on available technology and demonstrate and promote successful information systems in local government. The papers in this volume have been presented at the 26th UDMS Symposium, Stuttgart, Germany, 10-12 October 2007


Available at Taylor & Francis Group

 

 

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Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management  

2007, ISBN 10 3-540-72106-1 Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 444 p.

 

Jonathan Li, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Andrea Fabbri, Free University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Geomatics technologies have been increasingly used in all phases of Disaster Management. Monitoring and management of recent natural disasters have also benefited from satellite imagery, such as the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, floods (Austria, Romania, Switzerland, and Germany in 2005), hurricanes (USA in 2005), forest fires (Portugal, France in 2005), earthquakes (Pakistan in 2005, Indonesia in 2006), etc.

 

However, effective utilization of spatial information in disaster monitoring and management still requires research and development in numerous areas: data collection, access and delivery, information extraction and analysis, management and their integration with other data sources (airborne and terrestrial imagery, GIS data, etc.), data standardization, organizational and legal aspects of sharing of remote sensing information.

 

This book consists of 27 papers selected (and reviewed) from the 3rd International symposium on Geo-Information for Disaster Management, held in Toronto, Canada, 22-25 May, 2007. This symposium has continued the discussion on Gi4DM.

Available at Springer

 

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Innovations in 3D Geo Information Systems  

2006, ISBN 10 3-540-36997-4, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 760 p.

 

Alias Abdul Rahman University Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Volker Coors, University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart, Germany

Three-dimensional geoinfrormation has been the subject within GIS community for years. Many efforts and time have been invested in investigating solutions but operational system is hardly available yet. Therefore the Department of Geoinformation at University Technology Malaysia (supported by The Delft University of Technology and The University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart) took the initiative to organise the First International Workshop on 3D geoinformation, which took place in Kuala Lumpur, 7-8, August, 2006.The workshop has covered fundamental aspects of 3D geoinformation such as 3D data collection, 3D spatial modelling, 3D spatial analysis, 3D visualisation and some applications.

 

The workshop has gathered researchers, system developers, practitioners and end users from 21 countries, coming from 5 different continents. They had the great opportunity to discuss research and developments and exchange new ideas. This book contains 51 selected papers (from about 70 submitted). The selected papers are organised in two categories, i.e. oral and poster presentations.

Available at Springer

 

 

 

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Large-scale 3D Data Integration: Challenges and Opportunities

2006, ISBN 0-8493-9898-3, CRCpress, Tailor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 245 p.

 

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
David Prosperi, Florida Atlantic University, Ford Lauderdale, USA

Large-scale 3D models are the cutting edge of computer technology for understanding and planning our urban environments and infrastructures. These models have emerged from two modelling structures — systems for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and geographic information systems (GIS). The problems and challenges facing today’s modelers, developed for different purposes, focus almost exclusively on data integration — the ability to use data originally developed in one modeling system in the other and vice versa. This need for data transportability is not new, as evidenced by several authors in this volume. What is new is the desire to go beyond various conversion programs into an environment where data is truly integrated, where the modeling framework is more universal, and where data standards cut across software programs and vendor-specific platforms.

 

This book captures the excitement of researchers, organizations, and vendors in this quest. The border between data structures used within GIS and AEC continues to diminish. As these two principal forms of modeling continue to merge, as the result of increased interest in large-scale 3D models, the need for data structures capable of supporting both types of modeling efforts, as well as new types of modeling efforts that combine the best features of both simple efforts, is manifest.

Available at Taylor&Francis (CRCpress)

 

 

 

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Geo-information for Disaster Management

2005, ISBN 3-540-24988-5, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1434 p.

 

Peter van Oosterom, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Elfriede Fendel, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Geo-information technologies offer an opportunity to aid management and recovery in the aftermath of industrial accidents, road collisions, complex emergencies, earthquakes, fires, floods and similar catastrophes. Context-aware technologies are needed to ensure access to needed information, facilitate the interoperability of emergency services, and provide high-quality care to the public. These requirements pose significant challenges for data management, discovery, translation, integration, visualisation and communication based on the semantics of the heterogeneous (geo-) information sources with differences in many aspects: scale/resolution, dimension (2D or 3D), classification and attributes schemes, temporal aspects (up-to-date-ness, history, predictions of the future), spatial reference system used, etc.

Recognising the importance of disaster management issues, several universities and international organisations take the initiative to make this symposium an annual event, which will be organised in different continents. This book contains papers presented at the First Symposium on Gi4DM held in Delft, The Netherlands 21-23 March, 2005.

Available at Springer

 

 

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3D GIS for Urban Development
2000, ISBN 90-6164-178-0, ITC Dissertation Series 69, 222 p.

 

Sisi Zlatanova, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

The most challenging issue, i.e. the handling of 3D geo-information, has been investigated for years and has resulted in various concepts and software developments. The work reported, however, reveals little evidence of the integration of concepts on 3D data structuring to enable spatial analysis and ensure fast 3D visualisation.

 

The goal of this research is the definition of a conceptual model that is capable of handling the variety of objects of interest for urban planners in a way appropriate to analysis and interactive 3D visualisation employing current technology developments. Bearing in mind the increasing publicity surrounding planning and management activities, the research concentrates on a web-oriented approach to access and 3D visualisation. To achieve this goal, the research strategy followed is: 1) investigating and classifying objects of interest, 2) specifying a web oriented system architecture for query, retrieval and 3D visualisation, 3) defining a 3D GIS model and 4) implementing and testing.

 

The theoretical and experimental work carried out accomplishes the goal of the research: a 3D GIS model is defined to maintain data about thematic and geometric characteristics, behaviour and relationships (3D topology) between objects, ensuring quick realistic 3D visualisation. Moreover, the results of the research contribute to: 1) the clarification of the possible 3D topological relations between spatial objects, 2) the query and visualisation of 3D spatial data over the Web and 3) the creation of realistic 3D models.

Available at ITC and digitally

 

 

 

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