Note: The views expressed in the presentations and papers below are those of the authors and do not reflect the policies or views of the United Nations or the Office for Outer Space Affairs. The presentations and papers are provided solely for informational purposes.
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Keynote Presentations |
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Chairman: M. TARABZOUNI, KACST, Saudi Arabia
Rapporteur: M. KOUDMANI, GORS, Syria |
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Remote Sensing Capabilities for Disaster Managemen
Dr. Kamel Shekho, KACST, Saudi Arabia |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Using Satellite Imagery in Disaster and Crisis Management
G. TABAKIAN, Space Imaging Middle East |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Space Technology and Disaster Management
D. STEVENS AND R. NEWMAN, OOSA |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Presentation Session 1 - Setting the Scene: Space Technology and Disaster Management | ||
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Chairman: M. ABDEEN, NARRS, Egypt
Rapporteur: S. MAHMOUD, NRIAG, Egypt |
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Oil Spill Monitoring in Brazil and an Approach for an Oil Spill Monitoring Centre at KACST
G. FRANÇA, UFRJ, Brazil) |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Infra-Red Spectral Band Measurements for Seismic Activity Monitoring, Desertification Monitoring and Locust Mass Breeding Areas Monitoring
V. GORNYI, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Detection and Mitigation of Flash Floods Hazards Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
A. ABDEL-HALIM, Cairo University, Egypt |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Atlas on Space Observation Technology
L. BECKEL, GEOSPACE, Austria |
n/a | |
| Presentation Session 2 - Understanding User Needs: Examples of Using Space Technology for Disaster Management | ||
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Chairman: S. E. H. YOUSSEF, Earthquake Disaster Reduction Data Centre, Egypt
Rapporteur: H. SABAT, Institute of Astronomy and Space Sciences, Jordan |
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Use of Space Technology for Natural Disaster Management in the Arab World
M KOUDMANI AND I KAWAS, GORS, Syrian A. R. |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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The Use of Information Technologies in Disaster Response Operations
H. GÜLER, Middle East Technical University, Turkey |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Use of Space Technology for Natural Risk Assessment in Lebanon
T. MASRI, National Centre for Remote Sensing, Lebanon |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Application of Space Technology in Disaster Monitoring, Assessment and Mitigation in Bangladesh
S. BEGUM, Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation - SPARRSO, Bangladesh |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Presentation Session 3 - Building Upon Existing Space Technology Infrastructure | ||
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Chairman: A. EL HAG, Remote Sensing Authority, Sudan
Rapporteur: I. AL-KAWASS, GORS, Syria |
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Spatial Information Requirements for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Relief Efforts
M. DALATI, GORS, Syria |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Monitoring Cathodic Protection Units on Oil Pipelines Using Saudisat
Dr. Abdulaziz Alsugair, KACST, Saudi Arabia |
n/a | |
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Using Space Technology for Earthquake Hazard Assessment and Disaster Management Studies
S. E.H. YOUSSEF, Earthquake Disaster Reduction Data Center, Egypt |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Post Gulf War Environmental Disaster Assessment and Prediction from 1989 to 1998 Using Space Observations and Spatial-Temporal Modelling in GIS Environment
A. AL-DOUSARI, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Presentation Session 4 - Integrated Solutions for Space Technology and Disaster Management | ||
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Chairman: S. BEGUM, Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation - SPARRSO, Bangladesh
Rapporteur: A. ABDEL HALIM MOSTAFA, Cairo University, Egypt |
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GIS Yerevan - A GIS for simulating earthquakes and assessing its damages on the example of Yerevan
H. YERITSYAN, Armenia |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Using Remote Sensing Techniques and Geographic Information Systems to Combat Desertification
A. AL ALWAN, Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, Jordan |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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National Geographic Information System for Disaster Management
Mr. Walid Molla, KACST, Saudi Arabia |
n/a | |
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Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Site Selection for Hazardous Waste Disposal in Arid Areas
M. ABDEEN, NARRS, Egypt |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Presentation Session 5 - Innovative Developments and Initiatives | ||
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Chairman: M. TARABZOUNI, KACST, Saudi Arabia
Rapporteur: H. GÜLER, Middle East Technical University, Turkey |
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Study and Design of Portable Communication Systems for Disaster Relief
H. REZAZADEH, Telecommunication Company of Iran, I. R. Iran |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Monitoring of Crustal Movements Using GPS Techniques
S MAHMOUD, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Egypt |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Measuring Tectonic Movements Using Laser Ranging
Mr. H. AL-SALMAN, KACST, Saudi Arabia |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Community-based Drought Monitoring Using Both Satellite Images and Ground Data in Kenya
S. SHAABANI, Office of the President, Kenya |
n/a | |
| Open Session | ||
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Chairman: M. DALATI, GORS, Syria
Rapporteur: K. ABANDEH, Jordanian Meteorology Department, Jordan |
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ARGOS Applications and Services
M. TARABZOUNI, KACST, Saudi Arabia |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Spatial Decision Support System for Land Use Planning
E. GANAWA, Remote Sensing Authority, Sudan |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Quick Bird: Using the Highest Resolution Commercial Satellite Imagery for Disaster Management
G. KHOURY, Maps Geosystems, Lebanon |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Space Techniques for Desertification Monitoring and Control
M. AIT BELAID, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain |
Powerpoint Presentation | |