NHERI Computational Symposium

Harnessing Street View Imaging for Natural Hazard Assessment: From Data Collection to Machine Learning Analysis

Samueli School of Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles

8:00 - 12 pm, February 5, 2025

Registration                                                                     Cost: $30 on or before Nov 1 (early-bird) and $50 after Nov 1

Abstract:
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the application of street view imaging systems in natural hazard research and assessment. Participants will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art street view data collection techniques, post-processing methods, and machine learning tools for extracting valuable information from street-level imagery.

The workshop will cover:

1. Practical demonstration of street view system set-up and car installation
2. Overview of street view imaging technology and its relevance to natural hazards
3. Best practices for data collection and quality control
4. Post-processing techniques to prepare imagery for analysis
5. Introduction to machine learning algorithms for feature extraction and classification
6. Case studies demonstrating practical applications in various natural hazard contexts

This workshop is designed for engineers and scientists working in the natural hazards field who seek to incorporate advanced imaging and data analysis techniques into their research and assessment workflows. Participants will leave with a solid foundation for implementing these tools in their own work, enhancing their ability to identify, quantify, and mitigate potential hazards in urban and rural environments.

The RAPID Facility enables transformative research by equipping natural hazard and disaster researchers with essential resources to collect, process, and analyze perishable data from extreme events. These comprehensive open datasets enable the development and calibration of scientific natural hazard simulation models. Our work supports NSF-supported researchers, extreme event reconnaissance (EER) organizations, and federal agencies.

Questions? Email uwrapid@uw.edu

Interactive Sessions with the SimCenter Development Team and DesignSafe Experts

Samueli School of Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles

12:30 - 5:30 pm, February 5, 2025

Registration                                                                     Cost: $30 on or before Nov 1 (early-bird) and $50 after Nov 1

Objectives

• Introduce SimCenter tools.
• Introduce DesignSafe resources.
• Learn about applications that facilitate research workflows through hands-on examples.
• Engage and discuss with researchers, DesignSafe, and SimCenter.

Agenda

Questions? Email nheri-simcenter@berkeley.edu