GeoDRAT Platform



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Geo-spatial Dynamic Response Assessment Tool (GeoDRAT) Platform

Link requires VRML viewer (e.g. Cosmo)

Note: 3-D view with thematic overlay of Tungurahua Volcano, Ecuador (VRML scene requires install of browser client and geospatial extension).

Research Leader    
Chris S. Renschler, Assistant Professor (Dept. of Geography, University at Buffalo)

Collaborators    
Michael Sheridan, Professor (Dept. of Geology, University at Buffalo)
David Palacios Estremera, Professor (Facultad de Geografia Fisica, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain)

Sponsor
 Environment & Society Institute (University at Buffalo)

Research Assistants
Alexandre Sorokine, PhD. 2004 (Geography)
Laercio Namikawa, PhD Cand. (Geography)
Yuxia Huang, PhD Cand. (Geography)
Esperanza Salinas, PhD. Cand. (Facultad de Geografia Fisica, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain)

Abstract (more details get this flyer in PDF: English or Español):

GeoDRAT is a decentralized system for access and processing of geo-spatial data that is based on standardized and agreed-upon protocols. GeoDRAT is extensible, buzzword-compliant, platform-independent and does not preclude access from mobile devices. The main GeoDRAT functions are access, cataloging, discovery, conversion and processing of spatial data. The purpose of GeoDRAT is to provide a framework for effective and seamless spatial data sharing for environmental modeling community. GeoDRAT is targeted at reducing costs of handling spatial data in the projects involving geo-visualization, environmental modeling and decision-making components.

Key Features

bulletImport available Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), geological maps, satellite images, and lots of other geo-spatial data 
bulletDerive topographical parameters to prepare model exercise
bulletSimulate a variety of potential hazards and assess potential strategy to react in a dynamic fashion.

Acknowledgements

Pete Hall, Instituto Geofisico of the Escuela Politecnica Nacional in Quito provided the geologic map and Oscar Sorensen of Michigan Technical University of Haughton, Michigan, supplied the Digital Elevation Model for the Tungurahua Volcano project.

 

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