To help assess the impacts of natural and anthropogenic risks facing urban environments, EarthNumerics collects and processes high temporal and spatial resolution images using drones. These images are useful for when satellite and aerial images are not readily available. As byproducts of the images, we also create point cloud and Digital Surface Models (DSM). Finally, we use Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), specifically deep learning, for feature detection, classification, and/or predictions.
EarthNumerics has the necessary knowledge of US airspace and the required Federal Aviation Authority compliance to safely fly drones in the United States.
In addition, EarthNumerics is certified in PIX4D, an advanced photogrammetry software, for processing drones’ images and generating 3D models and maps.
Earth Numerics Inc. is FAA 107 compliant and is authorized to operate sUAS in the United States.
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, disaster management efforts usually shifts towards disaster response. This stage of disaster management involves warning and evacuation, providing immediate assistance, assessing damage, and restoring public infrastructures. The effectiveness and outcome of these efforts depend on the speed of responders and the quality of information available to them. A slow response could be costly and could lead to criticism of the government and the disaster management agency. For example, in August of 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were highly criticized for their slow response in providing aid to the people of New Orleans. While no one knows the exact death toll and cost of Hurricane Katrina, it was estimated that the death toll was more than 1,000 and that it cost about $125 billion, the costliest hurricane in US history. Hurricane Sandy, the second most expensive hurricane in US history, was also criticized for its slow response. The hurricane affected public infrastructures and shut down New York City subway systems, and lead to a total of 157 fatalities in the US. Damaged public infrastructures, especially roads, are major contributors to the slowness of response efforts, delaying response efforts or completely making them impossible. In some cases, the damages are so bad that the affected areas are only accessible by helicopters, planes, or drones. Of all these three, drones have been proven to be the most effective, they are very helpful for search and rescue, situational awareness, and mapping.
