Integrated Risk Assessment for Hazards and Disasters
- Nyhet
Foundations, Innovations, and Applications
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
1 819 kr
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Integrated Risk Assessment for Hazards and Disasters: Foundations, Innovations, and Applications offers an astute synthesis of the latest technology, science, and practical applications to equip researchers and practitioners with the tools they need to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to natural catastrophes. Chapters begin with a critical look at defining risk in contemporary society and the evolution of risk assessment practices, with experts reviewing the fundamentals of hazard identification and risk analysis along with the science of predictive modeling. Methodological innovations are reviewed, including comparisons between qualitative and quantitative approaches, synthesizing integrated risk assessment models and the benefit of community engagement.
New technological applications such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing are examined. Several case studies review real-world instances of earthquake risk analysis, flood risk management, wildfire risk mitigation, and landslide risk in diverse terrain. The book closes with a look ahead at future developments in risk assessment techniques and opportunities to enhance global cooperation. This invaluable resource provides readers the latest thinking on risk and resilience-informed decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and effective communication to forge a path toward a more resilient future.
New technological applications such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing are examined. Several case studies review real-world instances of earthquake risk analysis, flood risk management, wildfire risk mitigation, and landslide risk in diverse terrain. The book closes with a look ahead at future developments in risk assessment techniques and opportunities to enhance global cooperation. This invaluable resource provides readers the latest thinking on risk and resilience-informed decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and effective communication to forge a path toward a more resilient future.
- Presents a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary methodologies, including emerging research on climate change, technological innovations, and case studies on various hazards
- Evaluates the latest technological advancements, such as GIS, AI, machine learning, and remote sensing
- Covers methodological innovations, including advances in probabilistic risk assessment and big data analytics
- Analyzes diverse case studies such as earthquake and flood risk management, wildfire mitigation, and the multi-hazards, alongside a section dedicated to applications and best practice to provide practical insights
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2026-11-02
- Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
- Vikt450 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor300
- FörlagElsevier Science
- ISBN9780443383410