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UNOSAT Podcasts are short narrative summaries of our recent satellite image derived analytical reports, selected maps and other information of interest to our users and public at large. The frequency of new podcasts is typically one per week, but depends on the situations we cover in our analyses. Feel free to subscribe by clicking the above link or simply bookmark this page. Podcasts are organized into sections as seen below. We will expand these sections as more podcasts become available. Feedback is appreciated and should be sent to unosat-at-unitar-dot-org.

Available Podcasts:

GIS in international aid and development NEW

The view from space

28/03/2012 | Download Podcast - right click to download

Dr. Einar Bjorgo, senior specialist with UNITAR/UNOSAT, discusses the importance of satellite imagery in international aid work
File size: 17.3MB, Duration: 18min 59sec

Thailand Floods 2011

Special report on mapping flood waters in Thailand

10/11/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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In line with its growing involvement in collaborative mapping and crowd sourcing, UNOSAT has facilitated the introduction of a new application capable of using input from local volunteers to add useful information to satellite derived mapping in current crisis monitoring activities over Bangkok.
File size: 4.5MB, Duration: 4min 52sec

UNOSAT Special Reports

Geospatial Analysis Report on Somali Pirate Attacks, Horn of Africa

29/09/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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In 2010, UNOSAT produced an internal UN report on Somali pirate attacks based on a detailed geospatial study of available data between 2005 and 2009. This limited distribution report was conducted in support of on-going humanitarian operations in the Horn of Africa. As part of UNOSATs expanding geospatial research on human security challenges, this report produced in 2010 has now been released for public distribution.
File size: 2.2MB, Duration: 2min 25sec

Pakistan Floods 2011

Update 3: Current Flood Waters in Sindh Province, Pakistan ( as on 2 October 2011)

02/10/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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This map presents the standing flood waters over the affected districts of Badin, Mirpur Khas,Tando Allahyar and Sanghar, Pakistan. The analysis is based on satellite data recorded on 02 October 2011(MODIS Terra).
File size: 1.2MB, Duration: 1min 20sec

Current Flood Waters over Badin and Mirpur Khas District, Sindh, Pakistan

14/09/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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This map presents the standing flood waters over the affected Badin and Mirpur Khas districts of Sindh province, Pakistan following recent heavy monsoon rains.
File size: 1.4MB, Duration: 1min 31sec

Overview of Flood Waters in Lower Sindh Province Pakistan

12/09/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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Description of standing flood waters in Lower Sindh Province following recent monsoon rains
File size: 1.3MB, Duration: 1min 25sec

Horn Of Africa

Assessment report of Somali IDP camps in city of Kismayo, Somalia

10/10/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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This report is based on a time-series analysis of Somali IDP shelter concentrations using satellite imagery recorded on 1 April and 14 September 2011.

File size: 2.6MB, Duration: 2min 46sec

Continued expansion of somali IDP camps in Hodan district, Mogadishu, Somalia

06/09/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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Second update of the IDP camp Analysis in Mogadishu, Somalia
File size: 1.6MB, Duration: 1min 45sec

Emergency Assessment of Melkadida Camp; Dolo Ado, Ethiopia

31/07/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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Emergency Assessment of Melkadida Camp; Dolo Ado, Ethiopia
File size: 2.5MB, Duration: 2min 38sec

Analysis of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's), Mogadishu Somalia

28/07/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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Horn of africa droughts 2011 IDP report
File size: 2MB, Duration: 2min 18sec

Puyehue-Cordón Caulle Volcano, Chile/Argentina Border

Imagery Review of Ash Deposit Patterns

22/06/2011 | Download Podcast - right click to download

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Satellite Imagery Review of Ash Deposit Patterns from Puyehue-Cordón Caulle As of 22 June 2011 - in collaboration with International Charter Space and Major Disasters
File size: 2.2MB, Duration: 2min 24sec

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