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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2013.14.3.1489

Building GIS Application Model in Support of Tsunami Relief Effort  

Liyanage, Asha Nilani (Division of Architecture, Sun Moon University)
Lee, Heewon (Division of Architecture, Sun Moon University)
Lee, Seok-Hwan (Department of Urban Design & Development, Kyungsung University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.14, no.3, 2013 , pp. 1489-1494 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tsunami happens rarely enough to allow a false sense of security, but when they do occur, there may be just minutes or hours for people to reach a safe location. Natural disasters like tsunami are inevitable and it is almost impossible to fully recoup damages caused by the disasters. However, it is possible to minimize the potential risk by developing early warning strategies. GIS modelling with its geoprocessing and analysis capability can play a crucial role in efficient mitigation and management of disaster. This study aims at developing integrated spatial information system processing model supporting tsunami evacuation action planning using geo-information technology such as GIS. The integration process classified into four phases. And in each phase, required input data and GIS processes are decided. The main effort in minimizing casualties in tsunami disaster is to evacuate people from the hazard area before tsunami strikes by means of either horizontal or vertical evacuation. The study provides essential spatial information for local decision making related with people's evacuation in tsunami-prone areas based on a modeling approach transferable to other coastal areas.
Keywords
Tsunami evacuation; GIS; Process modelling;
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