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Definitions
Below is a directory of terms used in discussions about remote sensing for natural disasters. Most of the terms have been reproduced from the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing and the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs.
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Damage assessment
Evaluation and recording of damage to structures, facilities, or objects.
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