29.7.1. Earthquake in Nepal (2015)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does UAV stand for?

   Hint

   It's a type of aircraft without a pilot.

2. 2.

   Which city was most affected by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal?

   Hint

   It's the capital city.

3. 3.

   What technology did UAVs use to develop 3D reconstructions after the earthquake?

   • LIDAR
   • Sonar
   • Radar

   Hint

   This is related to sensing technology.

4. 4.

   True or False: UAVs can operate just as effectively as human inspectors in all settings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the capabilities of drones versus human intuition.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using UAVs versus manual inspections in disaster scenarios.

   Hint

   Consider the context and environment of a disaster area.

6. 6.

   Propose a research project to analyze the long-term effects of UAV inspections on post-disaster recovery in Nepal.

   Hint

   Think about how to gather data and what metrics to use for evaluation.