Application of RPAS to disaster risk reduction in Brazil: application in the analysis of urban floods

Abstract

Geotechnologies have significant potential for application in socio-environmental analysis coupled to disaster risk reduction. Equipment and applications are available that are supported by scientific computing, promoting advances in the acquisition and processing of remote sensing data. Among these are two types: (i) the associated equipment to technology LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and (ii) remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) with platforms of remote sensors. Recently, an growing number of studies has been observed that have the potential for applications in the sensors equipped in RPAS for environmental studies, especially those that evaluate the impacts of natural disasters. In this context, the aim of this research is to demonstrate the possibilities of RPAS applications in the collection of data of interest in the management of natural disasters. Also associated with this task is the prospect of implementing some techniques of scientific computing necessary for the implementation of applications. With these activities, we seek to contribute to the advancement of the employment of RPAS in managing and preventing the risk of natural disasters.