{"product_id":"9783032118318","title":"Geospatial Innovations in Disaster Management An Overview of Recent Developments","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCivil Protection, Disaster Management, and Resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGeospatial Innovations in Disaster Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Overview of Recent Developments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCees J. van Westen | Marc van den Homberg | Norman Kerle | Catherine Nabukulu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAs we confront increasingly frequent and complex disasters, geospatial information plays a central role in effective disaster management.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis open access book offers a comprehensive examination of how spatial data, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative approaches are revolutionising the way we prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. From remote sensing and artificial intelligence to social media monitoring and geohealth applications, it demonstrates how geospatial innovations are reshaping every stage of the disaster management cycle. Clear explanations, real-world case studies, and practical tools guide readers through concepts ranging from multi-hazard risk assessment to impact-based forecasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDesigned for professionals, researchers, and students in disaster management, geography, and geoinformatics, this book bridges theory and practice. It not only highlights the potential of spatial technologies but also critically examines their limitations, ethical challenges, and future directions. By connecting data-driven methods with humanitarian needs, it equips readers with the knowledge to harness geospatial information for more resilient societies in the face of evolving hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCees van Westen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor in Multi-Hazard Risk Dynamics at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, the Netherlands. His research and teaching focus on the use of geospatial information for multi-hazard risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and disaster risk reduction. He has led numerous international projects and capacity-building initiatives, supporting governments, NGOs, and academic institutions in strengthening disaster resilience worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarc van den Homberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Lead Data Scientist at \u003cem\u003e510\u003c\/em\u003e, the data and digital initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross, and a researcher affiliated with the University of Twente. His work focuses on data-driven humanitarian action, including impact-based forecasting, early warning systems, and anticipatory disaster response. He has pioneered innovative approaches that combine geospatial information, artificial intelligence, and humanitarian expertise to improve decision-making in crisis situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorman Kerle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, the Netherlands. His expertise lies in the use of remote sensing, UAVs, and artificial intelligence for disaster damage assessment and risk reduction. He has extensive experience in international research and field projects, advancing innovative geospatial methods to support emergency response and recovery efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Nabukulu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, focusing on natural hazards, climate-related risks, and geospatial analysis. Her research includes studying the spatial–temporal variability of tropical cyclone rainfall and its implications for flood hazard assessment using satellite data and hydrological modelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversity of Twente\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032118318\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"University of Twente","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44698849935500,"sku":"9783032118318","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032118318.jpg?v=1781087089","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032118318","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}