Annual Conference: Agenda
Conference on Natural Disasters in Small Communities,
How Can We Help?
March 29-30, 2008
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center
2402 North Forest Road
Getzville, NY 14068
716-636-7500
Saturday March 29, 2008
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8:45-9:00 Welcoming Remarks: Dr. Bruce McCombe, University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences Dean (Video)
Session 1: Modeling and Uncertainty in Geohazards
Session co-chairs: Drs. Marcus Bursik (University at Buffalo) Bruce Pitman (University at Buffalo)
9:00-9:30 Keynote presentation: Challenges in forecasting long-term volcanic
hazards [in Flash format] Abstract [PDF format]
Dr. Charles Connor (University of South Florida)
9:30-10:15 Invited and submitted papers on modeling and uncertainty in geohazards
9:30 AM: Amanda Clarke (Arizona State University): Multiphase models of explosive volcanic eruptions: a review of important milestones and examination of future prospects for hazards assessment [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
9:55 AM: Josef Dufek (): Transitional dynamics in Pyroclastic density currents: Integrating multi-scale observations with macroscopic models of explosive volcanic activity [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
10:15-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:00 Keynote presentation: Forming a team to leverage high-end computations in hazard assessment, mitigation and management (Video)
10:30 AM: Puneet Singla (University at Buffalo): Accurate uncertainty propagation through nonlinear systems [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
10:50 AM: Tarunraj Singh (University at Buffalo): Data assimilation for forecasting plume dispersion [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
11:10 AM: Gary Dargush (University at Buffalo): Sociotechnical modeling of seismic retrofit strategies within critical healthcare facilities and networks [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
11:30 AM: Galina Rogova (Encompass Consulting): Higher level fusion for situation management [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
11:50-1:00 Lunch (boxed lunches provided) with keynote presentation: Forming a team to leverage high-end computations in hazard assessment, mitigation and management
Dr. Abani Patra (National Science Foundation) (Video)
11:00-12:00 Invited and submitted papers on modeling
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (menus and maps provided)
Session 2a: Geohazard Analysis with Remote Sensing and GIS
Session co-chairs: Drs. Beata Csatho (University at Buffalo) and Christian Renschler (University at Buffalo)
1:00-1:30 Keynote presentation: Dr. Bernard Hubbard (USGS) Using Remote Sensing of the Rio Grande delta in the US-Mexican Borderlands Health Project [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
1:30-3:15 Invited and submitted papers on Geohazard Analysis with Remote Sensing and GIS (Video)
1:30: Matt Pritchard (Cornell University): Recent volcanic uplift in the central Andes discovered by satellite radar interferometry – does it pose a hazard? Abstract [in PDF format]
1:50: Don Carswell (President of Optech Inc., Toronto, Canada): Applying scanning lidar for landslide monitoring [in Flash format]
2:10: John Kerekes (Rochester Institute of Technology): Hyperspectral Imaging Capabilities for Natural Disaster Assessment CONFERENCE AGENDA: Natural Disasters in Small Communities: How Can We Help? 3 [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
2:30: Anthony Vodacek (Rochester Institute of Technology): Assessing water quality in the Rochester embayment using modis images and data assimilation [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
3:15-3:30 Coffee break
Session 2b: Remote Sensing and GIS in disaster management
Session co-chairs: Drs. Beata Csatho (University at Buffalo) and Christian Renschler (University at Buffalo)
3:30-5:00 Invited and submitted papers on Remote Sensing and Hazards (6) (Video)
3:10: John Whitney (Natural Resources Conservation Service, Erie County): Natural resources geographic information system data for disaster planning and assessment [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
3:30: Le Wang (University at Buffalo): High-resolution satellite Remote Sensing for monitoring coastal mangroves forests in prevention of potential hurricane and tsunami [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
3:50: Chester F. Carlson (Rochester Institute of Technology): Airborne Remote Sensing System for Disaster Management [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
4:10: Robert Kremens (Rochester Institute of Technology): Remote sensing solutions to monitor water pollution and energy distribution system security [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
5:00-6:00 Poster session and open bar
6:00-7:00 Banquet
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Session 3: Case Studies of Hazards
Session chair: Dr. Eliza Calder (University at Buffalo)
8:30-10:00 Invited and submitted papers on case studies (Video)
8:00 AM: Jared Aldstadt (University at Buffalo): Disease associated with natural disasters, the case of dengue fever [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
8:20 AM: Rowena Lohman (Cornell University): Precise locations of small earthquake: What can we know and how does it affect disaster response? [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
8:40 AM: Jenni Barclay (University of East Anglia, Norwich): Lahar hazard in the Belham River Valley, Montserrat [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
9:00 AM: Natalie Ortiz (Bristol University): Eruptive activity at Galeras Volcano from June, 2004 up to February, 2008 [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
10:15-10:45 Keynote Speaker: Dr. William Rose (Michigan Technological University) Training Peace Corps workers for Natural Hazards work in Central America [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
Also, please click here for Training Peace Corps workers for Natural Hazards work in Central America in Video Format (Video)
10:00-10: 15 Coffee break
Session 4: Management, Communication, and Health
Session chair: Dr. Natalie Simpson (University at Buffalo)
10:30-11:50 Invited and submitted papers on Management, Communication & Health
10 :10 AM : Stephanie Burgess: Community Involvement in Emergency Management: Western NY and Cross Border Planning [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
10:30 AM: Steve Dubovsky (University at Buffalo): Role of Debriefing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
10:50 AM: George Barnett (University at Buffalo): Social Networks and Natural Disasters in small communities [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
11:10 AM: Philip Hancock (University at Buffalo): The Managerial Realities of Emergency Planning and Response [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format] Also, please click here for The Managerial Realities of Emergency Planning and Response in Video Format (Video)
11:10 AM: Sam Cole (University at Buffalo, School of Architecture & Planning): Small Community Disaster Preparedness Models and Solutions [in Flash format] Abstract [in PDF format]
Summary Panel Discussion:
12:00-1:00 Where do we go from here?
Panelists: Bernard Hubbard, William Rose, Abani Patra, Charles Connor, Natalie Simpson
1:00 Conclusion of Meeting