UNOSAT Maps Nairobi’s Damage
By Chris Albon, January 19th, 2008,
UNOSAT has release another map depicting Kenyan post-election violence. The new map shows damage in two areas of Nairobi: Kibera and Huruma. Interestingly, the number of buildings destroyed / severely damaged (shown in the yellow box) is estimated by dividing the total area affected by the mean building size. As with the first UNOSAT map previously discussed, I am impressed with the attempts to use satellites as a method for international actors to measure the level of violence. As this methodology develops and the cost of satellite imagery lowers, its applicability will only increase. Click the image to see the full map (PDF).
Chris is a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses explores the relationship between armed conflict and public health. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Jen. Read more about him at his website.
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February 28th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
[...] am continuously impressed with UNOSAT’s ability to use satellite imagery in creative ways. On February 27th, [...]