The Pacific Disaster Center s Geospatial Information Response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami

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1 The Pacific Disaster Center s Geospatial Information Response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami ESRI Homeland Security GIS Summit Craig Chellis September 12, 2005 Pacific Disaster Center 590 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 259 Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Contact@pdc.org (Fax) 1

2 Organizational Evolution Established in 1995 in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki Fully operational in 1998 Funded via a Cooperative Agreement with the Dept. of Defense Since 2000, managed by East- West Center, an internationally recognized NFP education and research organization that promotes the development of an Asia Pacific community 2

3 Integrating Integrating Information, Science, and Technology to GIS, Visualization and Display Improved Observation Systems/Data Improve Decision- Support Capabilities Advanced Algorithms, and Models Communication Systems and Networks 3

4 Information Processing Architecture Emergency Management Support Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery Information Production Process Collection Fusion Analysis Production Dissemination Multi-Source Information and Expertise Disciplinary Expertise Imagery Geospatial Information Integrated Organizational Functions Modeling Electronic Collection & Dissemination OPERATIONS & TRAINING SYSTEM SUPPORT RESEARCH, DEV & TECH DATA/ INFORMATION RESOURCES ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 4

5 Locations Federal Support Facility Ft. Shafter State of Hawaii Support Group Hawaii SCD, Diamond Head Kauai Pacific Disaster Center Maui Research & Technology Park, Maui Hawaii Approx. 35 full-time employees 5

6 Goals & Objectives Bridge Gaps between Science and Decision-Making Communities Increased WARNING Time / Quicker RESPONSE Better Understanding of Disasters Vulnerability Assessment - Potential Hazards Situational Awareness Pending/Active Events Saving Lives and Reducing Impacts Prevention Preparation Mitigation Response Recovery End-to-end Disaster Management 6

7 The Tsunami December 26,

8 The Human Toll Country Confirmed Dead Missing Injured Displaced Total Affected Indonesia 126,915 37, , ,000 1,163,978 Sri Lanka 30,957 7,959 15, , ,602 India 8, , , ,200 Thailand 5,395 2,817 8, ,669 Andaman Islands 1,200 5, ,800 Other ,200 32,306 Total Affected 173,267 53, ,143 1,653,000 2,379,249 Source: Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, based on reports from the United Nations and national disaster management agencies. 8

9 26 Dec 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Sumatra, Indonesia Tsunami Damage Areas Banda Aceh 9

10 Inundation Visualization Banda Aceh 10

11 Inundation Visualization Banda Aceh 11

12 Banda Aceh Tsunami Inundation Inland View From Shore-line 12

13 Banda Aceh Tsunami Inundation Indonesian TV Video Photo: Dr. George Buck Pacific Disaster Center 13

14 Banda Aceh Tsunami Inundation Inland View From Shore-line Indonesian TV Video 14

15 Banda Aceh Tsunami Inundation 15

16 Banda Aceh Tsunami Inundation Approximately 5-6 meters 16

17 PDC Tsunami Response The PDC Response Geospatial Data Processing and Distribution Within 3 days launched ArcIMS-based "Indian Ocean Tsunami Geospatial Information Service and Internet-based Map Viewer Obtained and processed 400+ high-resolution satellite images (1.5 terra-bytes) Providing on-line access to the data via Internet map service, viewer, and ftp site Field GIS Data Collection and Support 17

18 Key Data Contributors National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency United Nations Mercy Corps USGS National Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (USGS) Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center Indonesian Government BAKOSURTANAL (National Coordinating Agency for Surveys and Mapping in Indonesia) East View Cartographic, Inc. 18

19 Getting the Data to the Customer Collection Imagery NGA/CSIL Tsunami SkyMedia Processing Mercy Corps UN GIS Unit PDC Enterprise Database Dissemination Internet Map Viewer FTP Site at MHPCC GIS Map Service 19

20 Tsunami Response Map Viewer Tsunami Response Map Viewer 20

21 User Requests Daily "Map Requests" on PDC's Tsunami Response Information Service /26/2004 1/2/2005 1/9/2005 1/16/2005 1/23/2005 1/30/2005 2/6/2005 2/13/2005 2/20/2005 2/27/2005 Dates Ranging from the Tsunam i Event through March 1, 2005 Total Map Requests per Day

22 Representative End Users International and Regional Organizations National Agencies (U.S. and International) Non-Governmental Organizations (International and local) Educational Institutions Geo Information and Space Technology Development Agency (Thailand) Belgian Ministry of Defense Global Aid Network Canada California Institute of Technology International Atomic Energy Agency United States Department of State Indonesian Institute for Sciences University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka International Sustainable Development Studies Institute Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs MS Swaminathan Research Foundation Manchester Metropolitan University, UK United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization Indonesian Telecommunication Users Group The World Conservation Union Ressenlaer Polytechnic Institute United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United States Army Corps of Engineers Walhi North Sumatra Tamil Nadu Agricultural University United Nations Population Fund United States Army Strategic Command University of Alaska UNOSAT United States Department of Agriculture Mercy Corps University of Durham UN Development Program United States Geological Survey World Food for Peace University of Edinburgh 22

23 Tsunami Response (Cont.) Field GIS Data Collection and Support Used to characterize conditions in disaster zone for USPACOM Joint Task Force (JTF-532) / Combined Support Force (CSF-532) Determine geographic extent of damage Identify high population densities for Humanitarian Assistance target areas Identify damaged areas to target P-3 flyovers (to acquire higher resolution imagery of downed bridges, roads, etc. for determining main supply routes, hospital locations, helicopter landing zones, refuge camps) Supported field data collection efforts in Thailand and Indonesia with NDMO 23

24 GIS Mapping Support - Thailand Handwritten chart with provincial casualty data -- posted on wall of Thailand EOC 24

25 Monitoring the Long-term Recovery 25

26 Monitoring the Long-term Recovery The impact change. Compares post event period to year earlier. Major tsunami impact visible. 26

27 Monitoring the Long-term Recovery The recovery change. Compares late May/early June to year earlier. Major tsunami impact still visible, but less extensive than immediately post event. 27

28 Girik, Indonesia : Pre-event -June 23, 2004 QuickBird Facilities Intact Working Dock w/ Floating Vessels 28

29 Girik, Indonesia : Post-event - December 28, 2004 QuickBird Soil Stripped of Vegetation Facilities Heavily Damaged, including Displaced Tank Farm Damaged Dock w/ Sunken Vessels 29

30 Girik, Indonesia : Recovery - June 29, 2005 IKONOS Vegetation beginning To grow in Formerly Stripped Areas Newly Constructed Facility Fence Debris Removal and Storage Evident 30

31 Banda Aceh, Indonesia : Pre-event - June 29, 2005 QuickBird Port Intact Homes Intact Aquaculture Intact 31

32 Banda Aceh, Indonesia : Post-event - Dec 28, 2004 QuickBird Soil Stripped of Vegetation Port Destroyed Only Remaining Buildings Aquaculture Destroyed 32

33 Banda Aceh, Indonesia : Recovery - June 29, 2005 IKONOS Vegetation Returning to Stripped Areas Port and Aquaculture Remain Destroyed Some New Buildings Constructed, many with Blue Roofs 33

34 Ongoing Tsunami Programs Automated Alert System Inundation Modeling and Visualization Research Training and Exercise Support 34

35 Observations and Lessons Pre-established relationships with data providers and processing collaborators greatly expedites getting information products to HA/DR organizations NGA Commercial Satellite Imagery Library Mercy Corps Int l, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Volunteer analysts help PDC process tsunami-related imagery. UN GIS Unit Pan-Sharpened Ikonos imagery related to the disaster and shared with PDC. Maui High Performance Computing Center Hosted password-protected FTP site to allow authorized users to download PDC/MC/UN-processed high-resolution imagery (ECW compressed) Reliable, open, high-capacity bandwidth is required to take advantage of geospatial resources (imagery and value-added maps); should be a standard component of field/forward EOC s Relief organizations (MIL & NGO) had very little band-width in many cases, esp. those in the field JTF/CSF 536 utilized commercial internet; <100kb Need to continue development of simple tools to create basic HA/DR products in the field, with limited training requirements 35

36 ESRI User Conference Exhibit Map Gallery Achievement Award 36

37 Mahalo Visit the Tsunami Map Viewer at: 37

38 Mr. Chris Chiesa Pacific Disaster Center 590 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 259 Kihei, HI USA x953 Contact Information Visit the Tsunami Map Viewer at: Visit APNHIN at: 38

39 ESRI ArcGIS 9.1 (including ArcInfo, ArcView and like Extensions such Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst ArcSDE 9.1 ArcIMS 9.1 ERDAS Imagine Professional plus various modules ENVI ERMapper 39