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Geospatial Revolution

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Short
Geospatial Revolution episode one covers what is involved in the geospatial revolution, the origins of mapping and geospatial technology, and demonstrates how different digital technologies can be used together to help in a crisis ...See moreGeospatial Revolution episode one covers what is involved in the geospatial revolution, the origins of mapping and geospatial technology, and demonstrates how different digital technologies can be used together to help in a crisis situation. In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, a technology platform called Ushahidi used a combination of satellite images, information collected on the ground via text messages and social media Web sites, and volunteer translators outside of Haiti, to produce interactive online maps. The maps reflected the real-time situation, indicating where help was needed and the location of collapsed buildings and makeshift hospitals. See less
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Directors
Stephen Stept | Stephanie Ayanian (co-director) | Cheraine Stanford (co-director)
Writer
Stephen Stept
Producers
Stephanie Ayanian | Cheraine Stanford
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 5, 2010
Release date
Nov 5, 2010 (United States)

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