Rapid post-earthquake damage estimation using remote-sensing and field-based damage data integration

David Lallemant, Anne Kiremidjian

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Abstract

This study proposes a new approach for rapid post-disaster damage assessment, based on the integration of remote-sensing and limited field-based damage assessment data. Data from the 2010 earthquake in Haiti is used to investigate geostatistical tools for effective damage estimation. Spatial auto-correlation and cross-correlation of limited field-based and extensive remote sensing-based data are used to obtain an estimate of the mean damage state at every location of the disaster area. These estimates are then used to define beta distributions representing the complete distributions of every damage state. Results show close agreement to true damage data from field surveys, and demonstrate the relevance of such analysis for response and recovery planning following earthquake disasters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Pages3399-3406
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013 - New York, NY, United States
Duration: Jun 16 2013Jun 20 2013

Publication series

NameSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York, NY
Period6/16/136/20/13

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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