UP Noah

University of Philippines

A remote sensing-based application used as a risk reduction and management tool in case of threat of severe weather events.

Product description Brand name and product description

UP Noah (University of Philippines Operational Assessment of Hazard Centers) provides a way to raise awareness of hazards and extreme events (floods, landslides, storm surges, volcanoes and earthquakes) in the Philippines, by mapping the risk areas through the cartographic information of the satellite Himawari. It provides users with data on the temporal and physical location and the grade of an event to manage events in advance.

The University of Philippines, the creator of this service, is located in Quezon City, Philippines.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Philippines

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The University of Phillippines

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free access

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Local government units, community leaders, policymakers, planners, and families to prevent and mitigate disaster

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