The course Geospatial technologies. Data processing in disaster risk management offers you the opportunity to enter a booming sector, where the demand for skilled professionals is constantly growing. In a global context where natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent, understanding and apply geospatial technologies has become crucial to mitigating its effects and safeguarding lives and property. This course will equip you with essential skills, ranging from the application of geographic information systems (GIS) right through to the production of natural hazard maps and hazard modelling. You will learn how to apply this knowledge to land-use planning, becoming a key player in disaster risk management. By taking part, you will not only gain a solid theoretical grounding, but also position yourself in a job market where there is high demand for experts in this field.
Geospatial technologies. Data processing in disaster risk management
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To acquire the skills to apply GIS effectively and efficiently in disaster risk management.
- To understand the methodological criteria for producing high-precision natural hazard maps.
- To develop capabilities for modelling threats using advanced geospatial technologies.
- Integrate geospatial data into land-use planning to mitigate disaster risks.
- Analyse geospatial data to identify and assess natural hazards in different contexts.
- Use GIS tools to optimise land-use management in the face of risk situations.
- Apply knowledge of geospatial technologies to improve resilience to disasters.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. APPLICATION OF GIS AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
GIS in disaster risk management
Geospatial technologies in disaster risk management
Remote sensing in natural hazard assessments
Satellite data acquisition, band merging and image interpretation
Enhancing the value of geospatial data analysis
TEACHING UNIT 2. METHODOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATURAL HAZARD MAPS
Methodology for the production of hazard maps
Methodology for producing vulnerability maps
Methodology for the production and analysis of risk maps
Natural hazard maps and their relationship with land-use planning
Analysis and management of thematic data
TEACHING UNIT 3. THREAT MODELLING
Modelling of flood events
Modelling of mass movement phenomena
Modelling of torrential flood events
Modelling of wildfire phenomena
Technology risk management and analysis
TEACHING UNIT 4. SPATIAL PLANNING
Key figures in spatial planning
Land-use planning decision-making informed by risk management inputs
Documents, plans and programmes for risk management in private institutions
Lessons learnt from natural disaster response and their relationship to risk management
Land-use planning regulations (case studies)
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