Road Centerline Data Accumulation for Rescue Workers Whose Expertise Is Not GIS

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study is to provide road centerline data for professionals of disaster medicine areas who are often beginners in GIS use.

Methods: Newly developed vector tile format data were converted into shapefile format data, then were organized as second level medical districts to which medical professionals are accustomed.

Results: Road centerline data in Japan is being prepared to release from Association for Promotion of Infrastructure Geospatial Information Distribution free of charge.

Conclusion: Professionals of disaster medicine areas increased their accessibility of GIS. Logistic planning for evacuation activities and dispatching of rescue teams were improved.

Keywords: GIS; ambulance transport; centerline data; disaster evacuation; operation route; road rescue.