3 Review(s)

Geographical Information System (GIS); Definition of GIS, Concept of Space and Time, Spatial Data; Map Projection and Datum; Domains of Spatial information system, Components of GIS /Hardware, Software, Data, People and Process); GIS Functionalities for end user / system (Data Acquisition, Data Input, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Modeling and Data Output); Web based GIS Technology; Remote Sensing; Introduction to Remote Sensing, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing; Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Spectrum; Characteristics of Image, Image Interpretation and Analysis â Visual Image Interpretation & Digital Image Processing; Microwave Remote Sensing; Remote Sensing Application in Disaster Management; Scenario of Indian Remote Sensing Satellites in future; Interpretation of stereo pair of aerial photographs; Advanced Technologies for Warning System; Definition of Early Warning System, Community Early Warning System, Core Components of People centered Early Warning System; Emergency Communication System, Wireless Communication, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, HAM Radio, GPS; Application in Emergency Communication; Remote Sensing and GIS Application in Warning System; Cyclone Warning System and Tsunami Warning System; Computer Application; Introduction to computer, its components and functions; Data Storage: Primary and Secondary storage; Introduction to various computer devices such as keyboard, mouse, printers, disk files, floppies etc; Operating systems such as DOS, Windows and UNIX; Use of MS-Office Package, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access; Microsoft Excel; Use of Internet; Importance of Information in Disasters; Methods of collecting relevant information â libraries, internet, interviews questionnaires, survey, observation, Mass media, Meetings; Role of Information from disaster affected community; Role of Information Technology in Disasters; Disaster management Information System; Organizing and effective dissemination of information: feedback for improving information; Role of Communication in Disasters, Types of communication in case of disasters âHAM radio, Satellite, Video Conferencing, Electronics devices.