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Title | ||
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Conceptual Case for Assimilating Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Data Into the HAZUS-MH Earthquake Module |
Abstract | ||
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The study of the Earth as a system is being adopted widely by geoscientists. Numerical models and simulations are providing the capability to rapidly test hypotheses and make forecasts of complex geophysical behavior. International efforts are seeking to integrate existing and emerging Earth observation systems into a global network, with enhanced data distribution, models, and decision support tools. Remote sensing is poised to fulfil the increasing need for a synoptic framework. However, the desire to improve the connection between scientific research and societal benefits has not been matched with resources and tools required to bridge the gap between research and applications. Natural hazards research and disaster management are a prime example. Here, we present a conceptual case for how interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data could make a definitive contribution to understanding earthquake processes while simultaneously supporting policy- and decision-making. InSAR measurements derived from time series of radar observations from Earth orbit uniquely can provide geographically comprehensive maps of surface deformation. Observing system simulations are suggested to evaluate the potential contributions of a future system. Simulations would adopt an open seismic hazard analysis (SHA) framework, OpenSHA, recognizing the need for more physics-based modeling and computational infrastructure. SHA is employed by the HAZUS-MH earthquake module to estimate losses. InSAR measurements of strain accumulation would provide event magnitude recurrence bounds for probabilistic SHA, while coseismic InSAR measurements would add constraints on fault rupture models for deterministic approaches. Moreover, interferograms would be incorporated graphically as proxy seismic risk maps for planning and mitigation |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2007 | 10.1109/TGRS.2007.895848 | Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
data assimilation,disasters,earthquakes,geophysical techniques,geophysics computing,radar interferometry,synthetic aperture radar,Earth observation systems,HAZUS-MH earthquake module,OpenSHA,coseismic InSAR measurements,decision making,disaster management,earthquake processes,interferometric SAR,natural hazards research,open seismic hazard analysis framework,policy making,remote sensing,seismic risk maps,surface deformation mapping,synoptic framework,synthetic aperture radar,HAZUS,Observing System Simulation Experiment (OSSE),interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR),remote sensing,seismic hazard analysis | Interferometric synthetic aperture radar,Synthetic aperture radar,Decision support system,Remote sensing,Seismic risk,HAZUS,Earth observation,Probabilistic logic,Geology,Seismic hazard | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
45 | 6 | 0196-2892 |
Citations | PageRank | References |
1 | 0.39 | 1 |
Authors | ||
5 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| David M. Tralli | 1 | 1 | 0.39 |
| Ronald G. Blom | 2 | 1 | 0.73 |
| Eric J. Fielding | 3 | 47 | 8.99 |
| Andrea Donnellan | 4 | 2 | 1.24 |
| Diane L. Evans | 5 | 12 | 2.70 |