26 April 2012, Geneva, Switzerland - Several important media and the press have been using data produced by UNOSAT (UNITAR Operational Satellite Applications Programme) to add objectivity to their information on the evolving situation in Syria. Most recently, the BBC has posted a map built on data released by UNOSAT and OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian affairs) concerning the localisation and number of casualties. Earlier this week the Washington Post had done the same and posted an analysis of the consequences of the clashes in the country.
This map illustrates satellite-based area of refugee camp and tents detections in Hatay province of Turkey. No considerable changes in the organization (extension and number of tents) of Yayladagi camp were observed between 23 August 2011 and 12 February 2012. Around 65 new tents have been detected during this period.
The most significant changes were observed between 10 July 2011 and 23 August 2011 when a new area was populated and around145 new tents were erected.
This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field.
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This map illustrates satellite-based area of refugee camp and semi-automated tents detections in Merkez district, Hatay province of Turkey. No considerable changes in the organization (extension and number of tents) of Boynuyogun camp were observed between images aquisition dates. Possibly due the proximity to the Syrian border and the governorate of Idleb.
This is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR / UNOSAT
This map illustrates satellite-based area of refugee camp and semi-automated tents detections in Merkez district, Hatay province of Turkey. An activity has been detected within the Apaydin Camp where the number of tents was reduced. At least 400 tents were removed between 1 July 2011 and 12 March 2012. This change can be due to a new organization of camps or the fluctuation in the movements of the Syrian population in the Turkish camps.
This is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR / UNOSAT.
This map provides an overview of the Regiment Blinde munitions depot and surrounding IDP camps in the Mpila district of Brazzaville, Congo. A distance buffer of 1km from the center of the blast zone has been placed for reference, and to highlight the thousands of residential buildings in the immediate vicinity that have likely been severely impacted by this disaster. This map also includes the OSOCC location and the designated No-Go zone in the blast area. This is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field.
This map presents a situational update of reported protests and violent clashes in cities and towns across the Syrian Arab Republic as reported between 12 and 18 March 2012, related to the flare-up of violence and the presence of Arab League observers. Also depicted are the cumulative numbers of reported deaths since March 2011 aggregated by Governorate, and Syrian refugee camps that have been opened along the border in Turkey and Lebanon.
This map presents a situational update of reported protests and violent clashes in cities and towns across the Syrian Arab Republic as reported between 12 and 18 March 2012, related to the flare-up of violence and the presence of Arab League observers. Also depicted are the cumulative numbers of reported deaths since March 2011 aggregated by Governorate, and Syrian refugee camps that have been opened along the border in Turkey and Lebanon.
This map illustrates the satellite-detected area affected by the Regiment Blindé Munitions explosion on 04 March 2012. Using a satellite image from 15 March 2012 a Primary Blast Zone with a diameter of 1.5 kilometers around the munitions storage facility was analyzed. Within this zone 1,558 buildings unobscured by clouds were examined, of which 62% were clearly identified as destroyed, 9% had severe damage visible, and 29% indicated no damage visible in the imagery.
This map illustrates the satellite-detected area affected by the Regiment Blindé Munitions explosion on 04 March 2012. A buffer of 1.3 sq km around the blast site has been placed as reference. Buildings appear to be severely damaged approximately 700km outside the buffer. This map also includes the designated No-Go zone in the blast area. This is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR / UNOSAT.
This assessment of the Bokolmanyo refugee camp in the Dolo Ado area of Ethiopia, is based on a quantitative analysis of satellite imagery acquired on 11 January 2012 to provide an updated shelter count. A total of 4,950 tent structures were identified within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 2.9km2. This shelter count was obtained using an automated shelter detection computer model with a high degree of confidence and reviewed manually for accuracy with standard image interpretation methods.
his assessment of the Kobe refugee camp in the Dolo Ado area of Ethiopia, is based on a quantitative analysis of satellite imagery acquired on 11 January 2012 to provide an updated shelter count. A total of 4,945 tent structures were identified within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 2.3km2. This shelter count was obtained using an automated shelter detection computer model with a high degree of confidence and reviewed manually for accuracy with standard image interpretation methods.
This assessment of the Bokolmanyo refugee camp in the Dolo Ado area of Ethiopia, is based on a quantitative analysis of satellite imagery acquired on 11 January 2012 to provide an updated shelter count. A total of 4,950 tent structures were identified within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 2.9km2. This shelter count was obtained using an automated shelter detection computer model with a high degree of confidence and reviewed manually for accuracy with standard image interpretation methods.
This assessment of the Buramino refugee camp in the Dolo Ado area of Ethiopia, is based on a quantitative analysis of satellite imagery acquired on 23 January 2012. Buramino is a new camp opened on the 30 November 2011 to relieve congestion at a transition center in the region. A total of 1,507 tent structures were identified within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 807m2. This shelter count was obtained using an automated shelter detection computer model with a high degree of confidence and reviewed manually for accuracy with standard image interpretation methods.
This assessment of the Hilaweyn refugee camp in the Dolo Ado area of Ethiopia, is based on a quantitative analysis of satellite imagery acquired on 23 January 2012 to provide an updated shelter count. A total of 4,573 tent structures were identified within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 2.3km2. This shelter count was obtained using an automated shelter detection computer model with a high degree of confidence and reviewed manually for accuracy with standard image interpretation methods.
There are clear indications of extensive building damages within the city of Brickaville, likely the combined result of strong winds and a storm surge flowing inland along the Rianila River, based on a rapid review of post-cyclone satellite imagery from 18 and 21 February 2012. The main transport routes appear open without significant debris or flood water obstructions; further, the bridge (Rt2) crossing the Rianila River appears undamaged and functional. There are also areas within the city of extensive tree cover loss.
There are clear indications of extensive building damages within the coastal city of Vatomandry, likely the result of strong winds and storm surge, based on a rapid review of post-cyclone satellite imagery from 17 and 18 February 2012. The main transport routes appear open without significant debris or flood water obstructions; further, the single bridge crossing the main canal leading inland appears undamaged and functional. There are also areas within the town of extensive tree cover loss.
This map presents a situational update of reported protests and violent clashes in cities and towns across the Syrian Arab Republic as reported between 20th and 26th February 2012, related to the flare-up of violence and the presence of Arab League observers. Also depicted are the cumulative numbers of reported deaths since March 2011 aggregated by Governorate, and Syrian refugee camps that have been opened along the border in Turkey and Lebanon.
