Case Example of Response to Recent Disaster Using Remote Sensing Technology

Abstract

In the event of a disaster, quickly understanding the situation of different ranges of the area is vital. In order to understand the situation of the wide area, observation by satellite remote sensing is effective. Our company analyses different types of remote sensing data, including UAV, aircraft, and satellite, in order to understand the situation of the disaster damage. In recent years, high temporal resolution data has been accessible by using various satellite sensors, without being bound by a particular satellite or sensor. In addition, the used data is not only satellite data, but also conventional airborne laser data to understand the situation in more detail. In this paper, we will introduce examples of our company’s various remote sensing techniques used for the disaster response through two case studies, Kanto·Tohoku heavy rain (2015) and Kumamoto earthquake (2016).