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Kanetoshi Hattori1, Ritsuko Hattori1, Hiromi Taneichi2
1Naragakuen University, Department of Health Science, Nara City, Japan.
Objectives:
The objective of this study is to provide road centerline data for professionals of disaster medicine areas who are often beginners in GIS use.
Methods:
Newly developed vector tile format data were converted into shapefile format data, then were organized as second level medical districts to which medical professionals are accustomed.
Results:
Road centerline data in Japan is being prepared to release from Association for Promotion of Infrastructure Geospatial Information Distribution free of charge.
Conclusion:
Professionals of disaster medicine areas increased their accessibility of GIS. Logistic planning for evacuation activities and dispatching of rescue teams were improved.
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