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Remote Aerial Imagery for Population Estimates in Humanitarian Emergencies
Track: Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
Author(s): Benjamin Sklaver, Steven Bullard

Estimating dynamic population size and demographic characteristics in complex humanitarian emergencies (CHEs) can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive effort. Yet obtaining a quick and accurate population count is essential for efficient resource allocation, surveillance, and health care delivery. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently begun work to evaluate the potential of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to gather remote imagery and estimate population size in CHEs. This presentation will discuss study objectives, design, and key issues.

Benjamin Sklaver
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch
1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop E-97
Atlanta , GA 30316
US
Phone: 404-498-0338
E-mail: bfu2@cdc.gov

Steven Bullard
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Geospatial Research and Support Program
1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop E-60
Atlanta , GA 30329
US
Phone: 4044980630
E-mail: asz3@cdc.gov