Abstract
Terrain Analysis Support of Mobility Modeling and Hazard Mapping
Track: Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
Author(s): Francisco Igualada, Jonothan Stewart
Terrain vehicle mobility interactions is key for accessing a peacekeeping area of
operations. The speed of vehicle movement as a function of terrain obstacles either
“on-road and off-road” can be a key aspect for peacekeeping or humanitarian
support, food, medical, evacuation, security, planning, deployment and patrolling of
military observers ... The product varies according to weather conditions and
requires in-depth analysis of satellite imagery identifying landforms features and
collateral sources on soils using standard geotechnical ISCS (Unified Soil
Classification System), with 16 soils classes.
The project aims to supplement the TLM50 mapping information (Vmap2) with “go or
no-go” areas based on the adaptation of NATO Reference Mobility Models using Esri
and Erdas. General trafficability were produced in a test area covering 3
TLM 1:50k map sheets in central Darfur latter extended to critical zones. Also, flush flood hazards will be included along lines of communications,
peacekeeping camps or critical infrastructures.
Francisco Igualada
United Nations
United Nations Logistic Base
Brindisi , Brindisi 72100
Italy
Phone: 69-158-6064
E-mail: igualada@un.org
Jonothan Stewart
UN GIS Centre , Brindisi Italy
Aeroporto Militare
Brindisi 72011
Italy
Phone: 00393464715308
E-mail: jonathanstewart@unlb.org