The Remote Sensing in Disasters Community of Practice (REDICOP) (formerly known as the Remote Sensing Innovation Working Group – RSIWG) has announced its reformation, co-organized by MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) and New Light Technologies (NLT). REDICOP seeks to optimize the application of remote sensing advancements in the emergency management community, acting as a bridge between theoretical and applied research, and operational implementation. With partners from Federal, State, and local agencies, public sector research groups, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, the initiative will focus on building a collaborative platform to advance remote sensing technologies and methods in disaster management and to jointly develop guidelines, standards, and workflows that enable emergency managers to use remote sensing technologies and products effectively.
The inaugural virtual meeting of REDICOP is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT. The agenda includes a keynote presentation by FEMA’s Response Geospatial Office (RGO), and a 'lightning round' discussion where participants are invited to share their perspectives on the role of disaster remote sensing within their organizations.
For a more detailed overview of REDICOP's objectives, the meeting's agenda, and instructions for participation, please refer to the MIT LL blog post at https://www.ll.mit.edu/conferences-events/2023/08/remote-sensing-disasters-community-practice-redicop-virtual-kickoff. All interested individuals and organizations from various sectors are encouraged to attend. Join REDICOP in its mission to transform the use of remote sensing technologies for the benefit of emergency management.
“REDICOP provides a unique bridge between theory and practice and between academia, government and the private sector. It brings together stakeholders from all sectors with one mission in mind- to optimize the use of remotely sensed tools and data to improve disaster management operations and eventually save lives”. Dr. Ran Goldblatt, Chief Scientist of New Light Technologies
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