Analysis of Natural or Anthropogenic Risks Using Geospatial Technology for Disaster Control and Prevention in the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ)

This project addresses the increasing vulnerability of the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ) to natural disasters, exacerbated by population growth and unregulated construction in critical areas, particularly in the south of the city where slope instability and erosion are prevalent issues. The main objective is to implement a risk analysis based on Geospatial technology for the prevention and control of these phenomena. The methodology is structured into three specific objectives. Initially, the study area is defined through literature review and planning for data collection. Subsequently, a parameterized subsidence model is developed in a specific sector of Solanda 1, utilizing field measurements with Differential GPS and processing drone imagery through specialized software. Mathematical algorithms are determined and applied to correlate subsidence over time, validating the generated models using Rstudio and producing thematic maps in GIS software. Finally, a landslide model for zones within the DMQ is analyzed, culminating in the drafting and publication of a scientific article indexed in SCOPUS. The project aims to generate analytical tools for territorial risk management.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To analyze risks using Geospatial technology for the control and prevention of natural disasters in the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ), focusing on generating subsidence and landslide models.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Geospatial sciences