Dr. Robert Khayat: A Conversation With Chancellor Emeritus of The University of Mississippi

By on January 4, 2012 in Academia, Infrastructure Asset Management

Dr. Robert Khayat: A Conversation with Chancellor Emeritus of The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) about remarkable changes in the image of the university, campus infrastructure, and students. Dr. Khayat’s distinguished leadership changed Ole Miss image.

Read full story • Comments { 0 }

Dr. Robert Khayat, Ole Miss Chancellor Emeritus: Infrastructure improvement cannot be delayed if we are to continue as a vital nation

By on January 2, 2013 in Academia, Infrastructure Asset Management

Dr. Robert Khayat, Chancellor Emeritus of The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss): Infrastructure improvement cannot be delayed if we are to continue as a vital nation….(from Book Foreword).   

Read full story • Comments { 1 }

Earthquakes and Seismic Tremors: Is All U.S. At Risk?

By on September 30, 2012 in Earthquake/Tsunami

Earthquakes and Seismic Tremors: Is All U.S. At Risk? Yes, as per earthquake risk maps generated by CAIT Research Assistant. Earthquake rattles Dallas-Fort Worth area on September 30, 2012; Tremors in Washington DC and Virginia on August 23, 2011.

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
U.S. Record Summer Heat: Wildfires in Washington State

U.S. Record Summer Heat: Wildfires in Washington State

By on September 21, 2012 in Green House Gas (GHG), Natural Disaster

The summer of 2012 will unfortunately be known as the “Summer of Devastating Western Wildfires” and practically not one state out west was spared. Washington State has been hardest hit of late. This satellite image shows a rash of wildfires currently b…

Read full story • Comments are closed
Nuclear Disasters: Twenty-three nuclear power plants found to be in tsunami risk areas

Nuclear Disasters: Twenty-three nuclear power plants found to be in tsunami risk areas

By on September 21, 2012 in Earthquake/Tsunami, Energy, Environment, Lifeline Infrastructure Protection, Natural Disaster

Tsunamis are synonymous with the destruction of cities and homes and since the Japanese coast was devastated in March 2011 we now know that they cause nuclear disaster, endanger the safety of the population and pollute the environment. As such phenomen…

Read full story • Comments are closed

Bangkok 2011 Flood Damage Assessment Using 1-m Satellite Imagery: AIT Campus Infrastructure Assets

By on July 30, 2012 in Flooding/Hurricane/Tornado, Recovery and Restoration

Bangkok 2011 Flood Damage Assessment Using Pre-flood and Post-flood 1-m Satellite Imagery Scenes: Imagery-based Inventory Map of AIT Campus Infrastructure Assets, Post-flood Geospatial Mapping, and Flood Defense Strategy.

Read full story • Comments { 0 }

Anniversary Post: Geospatial Students’ Projects on Sustainability Practices

By on May 29, 2012 in Biodiversity and Environmental Sustainability, Green House Gas (GHG), Infrastructure Asset Management, Natural Disaster, Remote Sensing/Geospatial

Anniversary Post: Geospatial Students’ Projects on Sustainability Practices, Infrastructure Asset Management, and Disasters Impacts.

Read full story • Comments { 0 }

Transportation Safety Research: Crashworthiness Analysis of Road Guardrail-Vehicle Using Computer Modeling and Simulation

By on May 29, 2012 in Lifeline Infrastructure Protection, Safety

Transportation Safety Research: Crashworthiness Analysis of Road Guardrail Using Computer Modeling and Simulation of Vehicle Impacts.

Read full story • Comments { 0 }