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Kanetoshi Hattori1, Ritsuko Hattori1, Hiromi Taneichi2
1Naragakuen University, Department of Health Science, Nara City, Japan.
This study provides accessible Geographic Information System (GIS) road data for disaster medicine professionals. Improved GIS accessibility enhances emergency response planning and resource deployment during disasters.
Area of Science:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Disaster Medicine
- Geospatial Data Analysis
Background:
- Disaster medicine professionals often lack advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) skills.
- Effective disaster response requires accurate and accessible spatial data for logistical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide user-friendly road centerline data tailored for disaster medicine professionals new to GIS.
- To enhance the practical application of GIS in emergency medical services and disaster management.
Main Methods:
- Conversion of newly developed vector tile format road data into shapefile format.
- Organization of geospatial data according to second-level medical districts familiar to medical professionals.
Main Results:
- Road centerline data for Japan is being prepared for free release by the Association for Promotion of Infrastructure Geospatial Information Distribution.
- Increased accessibility of GIS tools and data for disaster medicine practitioners.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced GIS accessibility improved logistic planning for medical evacuation activities.
- Improved dispatching of rescue teams and resources due to better spatial data utilization.
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