Satellite images have been extremely useful in a variety of emergency response activities, including hurricane disasters. This article discusses the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Joint United States-Japan Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) Science Team, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in responding to crisis situations by tasking the ASTER instrument and rapidly providing information to initial responders. Insight is provided on the characteristics of the ASTER systems, and specific details are presented regarding Hurricane Katrina support.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | ASTER and USGS EROS emergency imaging for hurricane disasters |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir13064D |
| Authors | Kenneth A. Duda, Michael Abrams |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Circular |
| Series Number | 1306 |
| Index ID | cir13064D |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wetlands Research Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |