This article gives a vivid account of findings of the study of broad issues relating to disaster management in Africa using space systems and related technologies. This write up would start by reviewing the generic ways space systems can be used in managing disasters. Thereafter, it would examine the current status of space disaster reduction in Africa, with particular attention on Nigeria.
Then it would also go ahead to look at some opportunities and challenges in African by unfolding some of the global efforts of space disaster management in the continent. The article would furthermore focus on Nigeria by carrying out some case studies on indigenous effort by NASRDA to use space to manage for checking desertification, floods and gully erosion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- SPACE SOLUTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- Disaster Management.
- Space Solutions to Disasters..
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System.……………………..\li>
- Satellite Communications............
- Global Navigation Satellite System...........
- Meteorological Satellites...
- CURRENT STATUS OF AFRICA IN SPACE DISASTER CONTROL
- GLOBAL INITIATIVES OPERATING IN AFRICA
- UN-SPIDER
- International Charter on Space and Major Disaster..
- Africa Earth Observation Network
- African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment.....
- Famine Early Warning Systems Network
- Global Monitoring for Food Security...
- Advanced Real Time Environmental Monitoring and Information System
- Challenges of Space Disaster Control in Africa...
- Prospects of Space Solutions in Africa Disaster Management........
- African Partnership in the Disaster Monitoring Constellation.
- COSPAS SARSAT Mission Control Centres in Africa........
- Space Geodetic Techniques for Coastal Dynamics Monitoring..
- Remote Sensing Infrastructures in Africa...
- Satellite Communication Infrastructures in Africa ...
- Nigerian Communication Satellite....
- Africa Reference Frame.
- GLOBAL INITIATIVES OPERATING IN AFRICA
- CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA SPACE APPLICATION IN
DISASTER MANAGEMENT.
- Introduction..........\li>
- History of Disaster Management in Nigeria.
- Disaster Management in Nigeria via Satellite
- Prevalent Hazards in Nigeria..\li>
- Challenges of Disaster control......
- Prospects of Disaster Control......
- Recent Effort.
- Monitoring of Gully Erosion in South East Nigeria .......
- Flood Disaster Risk Assessment of Katsina-Ala River Basin.....
- Flood Vulnerability Assessment of Shiroro Dam.
- Desert Encroachment in North Eastern Nigeria......
- Climatic Effect of Desertification..
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the application of space systems for disaster reduction and management in Africa, focusing on the Nigerian experience. It explores how space systems can contribute to the various phases of the disaster management cycle, including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery.
- The role of space systems in disaster management in Africa.
- The current status of space disaster control in Africa, including global initiatives and challenges.
- The specific application of space technology in disaster management in Nigeria, highlighting case studies and recent efforts.
- The prospects and challenges of utilizing space solutions for disaster management in Africa.
- The importance of integrating space technology into existing disaster management frameworks and policies.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The article begins by introducing the challenges posed by natural disasters in Africa, emphasizing the increasing vulnerability of communities due to various factors. It highlights the potential of space systems in addressing these challenges.
Chapter 2 delves into the concept of disaster management and explores how space systems can be utilized to provide solutions. It focuses on specific technologies like remote sensing, satellite communications, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and meteorological satellites, discussing their applications in early warning, vulnerability assessment, and disaster mitigation.
Chapter 3 examines the current state of space disaster control in Africa, highlighting global initiatives like UN-SPIDER and the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters. It also discusses the challenges faced by African countries in utilizing space technology for disaster management, such as the lack of digital maps and non-utilization of satellite data.
Chapter 4 provides a case study of Nigeria, focusing on the country's efforts in using space technology for disaster management. It delves into the history of disaster management in Nigeria, prevalent hazards, and challenges faced. The chapter also showcases specific examples of using space technology to monitor gully erosion, assess flood risks, and address desertification.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The article focuses on the following key terms and concepts: disaster management, space systems, remote sensing, satellite communication, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), meteorological satellites, Africa, Nigeria, disaster control, vulnerability assessment, early warning, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, desertification, flood risk, gully erosion, and case studies.
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- Christian Anuge (Author), 2016, Space Systems solutions for disaster management in Nigeria. The Nigerian experience, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/341876
