RESEARCH IN TECHNOLOGY

Research in Technology

Research in Technology

Introduction

The use of geographic information systems (GIS) within emergency management (EM) has enhanced the ability of practitioners to plan for, respond to, and aid in recovery from natural-and human-induced hazards in a more comprehensive fashion than ever before. Current and, future developments in geospatial technology promise to strengthen the use of geographic data in disaster response, and, recovery to save lives, protect property, and, reduce the economic impacts of hazards. This assignment describes the applications of GIS for emergency management, and, the future directions of the field in both research and practice. The ...