Proposing “Applying Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Management” based on Holistic Case Studies by Sentinel Asia and JAXA (2006–2014)

Since the launch of the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) in 2006, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has been leading both disaster response within Japan and Sentinel Asia, which targets disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as participating in the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, which is international framework. The author was involved in these activities from 2006 to 2014. Based on this experience, this article proposes an approach to “how to utilize satellite remote sensing in the activities of disaster management users.” The methodology involves treating each activity as a case study for “how to utilize satellite remote sensing in the activities of disaster management users.” and examining them from a holistic perspective.