Download or read book A Critical Analysis of Geospatial Technologies and Educational Needs to Support Homeland Security Missions written by Joseph John Adduci and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the role of geospatial analysts in supporting emergency responses. This support is increasingly critical and requires coordination among local, private, state and federal organizations and agencies in an increasingly dangerous world. This thesis analyzes the progression of GIS responses to recent disasters and emergencies and examines the role and expertise of GIS modelers assigned to the United States Army National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CST). This study led to development of three supplemental training modules, intended to bolster the critical spatial skills and abilities of the WMD-CST modelers. This research determined that the role of geospatial technologies has matured tremendously since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. What used to be a haphazard spatial response to natural and manmade disasters has morphed into a sophisticated coordinated response from entities at all levels of government and private agencies. The WMD-CST modelers are in a unique position to respond to a number of disasters in this country. They report a dedicated interest in advancing their current skills and abilities to aid in any response. The modules are designed to connect the needs of the response coordination and modelers to facilitate a more secure and prepared country.