Thursday, February 4, 2010

UN maps


The UN Institute for Training and Research Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT), is an organization that makes maps in aid of the relief effort around the world. Haiti maps are updated frequently, with good coverage across Port-Au-Prince and a principal suburb, Carrefour. Below are two examples. The full list of Haiti maps can be accessed at  http://unosat.web.cern.ch/unosat/asp/prod_free.asp?id=52

Temporary Settlement Concentrations in Port-Au-Prince. Jan 18
This map presents an overview of temporary shelter locations of displaced Haitians in Port-au-Prince and Carrefour, as identified in satellite imagery recorded on 13 January 2010. These IDP locations range in size from small clusters of survivors (approx 20-50) to large concentrations numbering in the low thousands. Locations are commonly situated in open areas away from unstable buildings, in parks, sport fields, church compounds and grassy medians of main roads. Four case examples are show in the imagery. UNOSAT, Jan 18, 2010

Intensity of Building Damage, Port-Au-Prince. Feb 15
This map presents an interpolated building damage intensity surface as assessed from both satellite and aerial survey imagery covering downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Damaged buildings were classified according to visually-assessed damage levels. This work is done at the request of UNDP, and in support of the UN-led efforts in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. UNOSAT, Feb 15, 2010