Summary of Global Mapping Of Exposure and Physical Vulnerability Dynamics in Least Developed Countries Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning, by Joshua Dimasaka et al.
Global Mapping of Exposure and Physical Vulnerability Dynamics in Least Developed Countries using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
by Joshua Dimasaka, Christian Geiß, Emily So
First submitted to arxiv on: 2 Apr 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A machine learning approach is used to map climate and disaster risk information for 47 countries, including many least developed nations. The “OpenSendaiBench” dataset is introduced, which combines Sentinel-1 SAR GRD and Sentinel-2 Harmonized MSI remote sensing data with time-series analysis. A ResNet-50 deep learning model is trained on this data to demonstrate the mapping of informal construction distribution in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This effort aims to advance large-scale risk quantification for informing long-term climate and disaster risk reduction efforts. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper uses machine learning and remote sensing to help countries monitor their climate and disaster risks. It’s like a big puzzle that helps us understand where people are most at risk from natural disasters. The team used special satellite images and computer models to map out the areas in 47 different countries, including many poor countries that need this kind of information the most. This could be really helpful for making plans to reduce disaster risks in the future. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Deep learning * Machine learning * Resnet * Time series
