Abstract
Tropical cyclones (TCs), also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are among the most destructive weather phenomena which is commonly observed between 5° and 25° latitudes on both sides (N–S) of the equator. In this context, remote sensing can be a cost effective, accurate and potential tool for mapping, analysing and mitigating the multiple impacts caused by TCs using high to moderate spatial and temporal resolution satellite imagery. It can be utilised in providing essential information for evacuation, relief and the management during post-disaster. For tropical cyclone tracking and monitoring, a multiplicity of geospatial techniques is taken into consideration. For instance, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) delivering operational cyclone forecast to India along with other neighbouring countries through Dvorak technique using INSAT imagery. Apart from cyclone tracking and near real-time monitoring, early warning satellite and radar systems are the best possible solutions for the assessment of cyclone risk reduction, following major adaptation strategies in major cyclone prone areas, and consequently help in reducing the loss of lives as well as infrastructure damages.
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We are grateful to NIIT University, India for providing necessary infrastructure and support to carry the research work. A special thanks to the Editors: Dr. Varun Narayan Mishra, Dr. Praveen Kumar Rai and Dr. Prafull Singh for providing their constructive comments and suggestions.
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Sharma, A., Sivasankar, T. (2021). A Review of Tropical Cyclone Disaster Management Using Geospatial Technologies in India. In: Rai, P.K., Singh, P., Mishra, V.N. (eds) Recent Technologies for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction. Earth and Environmental Sciences Library. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76116-5_10
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