Report on International Conference on Geo-spatial Solutions for Emergency Management 2009

Abstract

The International Conference on Geo-spatial Solutions for Emergency Management (GSEM2009) was held in Beijing from 14 to 19 September 2009. Co-chaired by Prof J.X. Zhang and Prof Z.L. Li, GSEM2009 was conducted in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM). The conference was organised by CASM, together with six International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) working groups (VII/6, IV/VIII, II/1, IV/8, IV/4 and VIII/1). GSEM2009 provided an excellent platform to exchange and explore the latest developments in photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences for emergency management, including technical developments of image and data fusion, prediction and early warning of major natural disasters based on ‘3S’ technology, rapid acquisition and processing of remote sensing data for disaster information extraction/interpretation and services, disaster emergency cartography and service, emergency geo-spatial information data management, development and application of new sensors, research and development of new GIS products and geodesy and satellite navigation in disaster monitoring. From 150 abstracts, the scientific program committee carefully selected 63 papers as oral presentations and 13 papers for poster sessions. This report provides an overview of presentations made during GSEM2009. Further information can be obtained from Proceedings of GSEM2009, ISPRS Volume XXXVIII (Part 7/C4) edited by J.X. Zhang and others.