I posted a message on my blog today suggesting ways GIS could be used. We're
piloting these in the Tutor/Mentor Connection. Visit the Program Locator at
www.tutormentorexchange.net to see what we are doing.
The important thing to recognize about using GIS in the disaster areas is
that you need a t
Hello good people,
I am beginning research into ways in which mapping technologies like GIS (1)
are being used (and can potentially be used) to help avert or cope with
humanitarian disasters.
The tragedy of New Orleans has given me some insight into the potential and
limitations for this use
There is a list hosted by Dgroups that may be of interest - PPGIS (for public
participatory GIS). There are a number of people and projects doing interesting
work in this area and the list is active. See: http://www.ppgis.net (though I
had trouble accessing just now; probably unrelated, but the li
Chris wrote:
>New Orleans has for some time been the subject of extensive GIS research
>because of it precarious position below sea level. The availability of this
>technology has, I feel certain, prevented or alleviated numerous problems
>created by the hurricane.
>
I'm not sure what you mean
