10 Questions
What is the primary function of ISRO's satellites in cyclone preparedness?
To provide early warning about cyclone formation and track
Which type of satellite data is used to derive near real-time information on inundation due to cyclones?
Optical and microwave SAR data
Which of the following is NOT one of the international frameworks mentioned in the text for disaster management?
United Nations Security Council
What type of data is used to understand the impacts of cyclones with respect to their earlier footprints and low-lying areas?
Historical satellite data and Digital Surface Models
In which year did ISRO provide information on inundation to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh states during cyclones TITLI and PHETHAI?
2018
What is the primary purpose of using historical satellite data and Digital Surface Models in cyclone preparedness?
To understand the impacts of cyclones with respect to their earlier footprints and low-lying areas
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a satellite series used by ISRO for cyclone monitoring?
Landsat
What is the purpose of using frequent imaging from INSAT series of satellites in cyclone preparedness?
To provide cyclone parameters for near real-time analysis
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?
ISRO uses only geo-stationary satellites for cyclone monitoring.
What is the primary advantage of using satellite data in cyclone preparedness and response?
It provides real-time information on cyclone formation and track.
This quiz covers various case studies and field works related to disaster management, including topics on landslide hazard zonation, earthquake vulnerability assessment, drought assessment, coastal flooding, floods, forest fires, and man-made disasters. It also includes space-based inputs for disaster mitigation.
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