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OverviewThis book describes in detail disaster management principles with applications through software and early warning systems. The aim is to introduce the concept of advanced technology for disaster management. Hence, it starts with a basic introduction and the types of disasters this technology will address. It then examines these functions by taking into account various factors vulnerable to disaster losses. Finally, the results are discussed with the aid of software: OPNET and SAHANA Disaster Management Tool. The application of sensor systems to manage a disaster is also extensively discussed. Features Introduces the concept of disaster management from the perspective of application of advanced technologies for disaster management Provides an overview of applied electronics for disaster applications Examines the role of efficient and robust Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for reduction of response time and for augmenting meaningful usage of resources during the disaster management phases of relief, response, recovery and rehabilitation Full Product DetailsAuthor: Syed Hyder Abbas MusaviPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.403kg ISBN: 9781138391888ISBN 10: 1138391883 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 09 August 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book is for those interested in the technical aspects of the various systems under discussion-those just starting to gain knowledge in this area of emergency planning and management, those interested in learning about the technology, and the experienced technical emergency planner wishing to enhance his or her knowledge. This book is heavily referenced, packed with details on the various systems presented, and-despite its technical nature-easy to read. Glen Kitteringham, ASIS Security Management, USA Author InformationSayed Hyder Abbas Musavi, Dr Engr, is Dean of Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology at Indus University in Karachi. He has 27 years of teaching and research experience. Previously, he was engaged as Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hamdard University in Karachi. In past he has served as Professor and Principal at Petroman - an Institute of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Government of Pakistan at its various campuses for more than 10 years and had also remained Executive District Officer IT. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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