Applying Advanced Techniques to the Dissemination of Satellite Based Crisis Information

Two approaches for the dissemination of satellite based crisis information have been developed within the DeSecure project: dissemination in 2D web clients and interactive 3D near real-time scenarios.Compared to printed maps, the advantages of these new approaches are the possibility of interactive exploration as well as near-real-time updates of the information provided. This pa per analyzes the potential users, their requirements the mission scenarios, and describes the solutions developed.