Context
Introduction
This scenario addresses the challenges of disaster response and recovery within the humanitarian and geospatial data industries.
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative plays a crucial role by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating geospatial data to support relief efforts in disaster-affected regions.
Role
The learner acts as a data analyst within a humanitarian organization partnering with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.
They are responsible for processing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial and satellite data to identify damage patterns and inform relief resource allocation.
Business Objectives
The task is to analyze earthquake impact data to identify high-risk areas and optimize the deployment of humanitarian aid and resources.
The learner’s skills in geospatial data analysis and visualization prepare them to synthesize complex satellite data into actionable insights.
Products
The product is a detailed geospatial damage assessment report featuring maps and interactive visualizations of affected areas.
This product communicates successful achievement by enabling relief agencies to target resources where they are most needed.
Codebook
Dataset
License
Not Provided
Tags
Data Provenance
