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ASTER and USGS EROS emergency imaging for hurricane disasters
Circular
1306-4D
This report is Chapter 4D in Science and the storms-the USGS response to the hurricanes of 2005. See Circular 1306 for more information and other chapters.
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.
Suggested Citation
Duda, K.A., and Abrams, M., 2007, ASTER and USGS EROS emergency imaging for hurricane disasters: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1306, 7 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir13064D.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Numbered Series
Title
ASTER and USGS EROS emergency imaging for hurricane disasters
Series title
Circular
Series number
1306
Chapter
4D
DOI
10.3133/cir13064D
Year Published
2007
Language
English
Publisher
U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location
Reston, VA
Contributing office(s)
National Wetlands Research Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
Description
7 p.
Larger Work Type
Report
Larger Work Subtype
USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title
Science and the storms-the USGS response to the hurricanes of 2005 (Circular 1306)