Remote sensing technology has been widely recognized for contributing to emergency response efforts after the World Trade Center attack on September 11th, 2001. The need to coordinate activities in the midst of a dens...Remote sensing technology has been widely recognized for contributing to emergency response efforts after the World Trade Center attack on September 11th, 2001. The need to coordinate activities in the midst of a dense, yet relatively small area, made the combination of imagery and mapped data strategically useful. This paper reviews the role played by aerial photography, satellite imagery, and LIDAR data at Ground Zero. It examines how emergency managers utilized these datasets, and identifies significant problems that were encountered. It goes on to explore additional ways in which imagery could have been used, while presenting recommendations for more effective use in future disasters and Homeland Security applications. To plan adequately for future events, it was important to capture knowledge from individuals who responded to the World Trade Center attack. In recognition, interviews with key emergency management and geographic information system (GIS) personnel provide the basis of this paper. Successful techniques should not be forgotten, or serious problems dismissed. Although widely used after September 11th, it is important to recognize that with better planning, remote sensing and GIS could have played an even greater role. Together with a data acquisition timeline, an expanded discussion of these issues is available in the MCEER/NSF report “Emergency Response in the Wake of the World Trade Center Attack; The Remote Sensing Perspective” (Huyck and Adams, 2002) Keywords World Trade Center (WTC) - terrorism - emergency response - emergency management - ground zero - remote sensing - emergency operations - disasters - geographic information systems (GIS) - satellite imagery - synthetic aperture radar (SAR) - light detection and ranging imagery (LIDAR)展开更多
The development of Pudong hasattracted worldwide attention whilePudong’s "face", the Lujiazui Financeand Trade Zone, is more striking. Hundredsof tall buildings have sprung up likemushrooms in Pudong; the g...The development of Pudong hasattracted worldwide attention whilePudong’s "face", the Lujiazui Financeand Trade Zone, is more striking. Hundredsof tall buildings have sprung up likemushrooms in Pudong; the grand YangpuBridge and Nanpu Bridge cross the HuangpuRiver, setting each other off fantasticallywith the imposing Oriental Pearl TV Towernearby; the broad avenue traverses the zonelike a rainbow; the new Shanghai CommerceCity is emerging on the horizon,展开更多
On December 5, 1995, the ChengduInternational Exhibition and TradeCenter (CIETC), situated in thesouthern part of the city, was decorated withcolorful banners. More than 100 cars offamous brands were parked in a broad...On December 5, 1995, the ChengduInternational Exhibition and TradeCenter (CIETC), situated in thesouthern part of the city, was decorated withcolorful banners. More than 100 cars offamous brands were parked in a broad openspace, welcoming hundreds of foreignbusinessmen from the USA, Europe, Japanand other countries and regions, as well asover 400 Chinese auto makers and thousandsof visitors. It was the largest auto exhibitionin the southwest of China.展开更多
Located along the Beisanhuanlu, the Beijing Global Trade Center (GTC) boasts the largest office buildings in north Beijing. The GTC covers an area of nearly 500,000 square meters, integrating 5 A-grade intelligent
The overall planning of Beijing Global Trade Center (GTC) is being carried out by the U.S. designing firm EDAW and the first-phase office building has already been put into use, while the second and third phases are u...The overall planning of Beijing Global Trade Center (GTC) is being carried out by the U.S. designing firm EDAW and the first-phase office building has already been put into use, while the second and third phases are under construction. Guided by the modernity, hi-tech design, a human-oriented approach, and the integration of land-展开更多
With its ideal location and history of international finance and trade, the bustling port of Shanghai continues to offer a good climate for investors from around the world.
TOURISTS from all over the world often visit Beijing’s Xiushui Market. Good quality, reasonably priced silk garments can be found there. A wide variety of stylish clothes ensures brisk trade all year round. Xiushui M...TOURISTS from all over the world often visit Beijing’s Xiushui Market. Good quality, reasonably priced silk garments can be found there. A wide variety of stylish clothes ensures brisk trade all year round. Xiushui Market is located east of Beijing, on the northern side of Jianguomenwai Dajie. The embassy展开更多
基金the Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation(NSF) under a Supplement to Award Number ECC-9701471 to the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research
文摘Remote sensing technology has been widely recognized for contributing to emergency response efforts after the World Trade Center attack on September 11th, 2001. The need to coordinate activities in the midst of a dense, yet relatively small area, made the combination of imagery and mapped data strategically useful. This paper reviews the role played by aerial photography, satellite imagery, and LIDAR data at Ground Zero. It examines how emergency managers utilized these datasets, and identifies significant problems that were encountered. It goes on to explore additional ways in which imagery could have been used, while presenting recommendations for more effective use in future disasters and Homeland Security applications. To plan adequately for future events, it was important to capture knowledge from individuals who responded to the World Trade Center attack. In recognition, interviews with key emergency management and geographic information system (GIS) personnel provide the basis of this paper. Successful techniques should not be forgotten, or serious problems dismissed. Although widely used after September 11th, it is important to recognize that with better planning, remote sensing and GIS could have played an even greater role. Together with a data acquisition timeline, an expanded discussion of these issues is available in the MCEER/NSF report “Emergency Response in the Wake of the World Trade Center Attack; The Remote Sensing Perspective” (Huyck and Adams, 2002) Keywords World Trade Center (WTC) - terrorism - emergency response - emergency management - ground zero - remote sensing - emergency operations - disasters - geographic information systems (GIS) - satellite imagery - synthetic aperture radar (SAR) - light detection and ranging imagery (LIDAR)
文摘The development of Pudong hasattracted worldwide attention whilePudong’s "face", the Lujiazui Financeand Trade Zone, is more striking. Hundredsof tall buildings have sprung up likemushrooms in Pudong; the grand YangpuBridge and Nanpu Bridge cross the HuangpuRiver, setting each other off fantasticallywith the imposing Oriental Pearl TV Towernearby; the broad avenue traverses the zonelike a rainbow; the new Shanghai CommerceCity is emerging on the horizon,
文摘On December 5, 1995, the ChengduInternational Exhibition and TradeCenter (CIETC), situated in thesouthern part of the city, was decorated withcolorful banners. More than 100 cars offamous brands were parked in a broad openspace, welcoming hundreds of foreignbusinessmen from the USA, Europe, Japanand other countries and regions, as well asover 400 Chinese auto makers and thousandsof visitors. It was the largest auto exhibitionin the southwest of China.
文摘Located along the Beisanhuanlu, the Beijing Global Trade Center (GTC) boasts the largest office buildings in north Beijing. The GTC covers an area of nearly 500,000 square meters, integrating 5 A-grade intelligent
文摘The overall planning of Beijing Global Trade Center (GTC) is being carried out by the U.S. designing firm EDAW and the first-phase office building has already been put into use, while the second and third phases are under construction. Guided by the modernity, hi-tech design, a human-oriented approach, and the integration of land-
文摘With its ideal location and history of international finance and trade, the bustling port of Shanghai continues to offer a good climate for investors from around the world.
文摘TOURISTS from all over the world often visit Beijing’s Xiushui Market. Good quality, reasonably priced silk garments can be found there. A wide variety of stylish clothes ensures brisk trade all year round. Xiushui Market is located east of Beijing, on the northern side of Jianguomenwai Dajie. The embassy
