Information for Controllers, Recovery Managers, Intelligence Functions and GIS Teams.
During an emergency Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) can provide geospatial support to response agencies.
This includes the coordination of data requirements, capture, processing, licensing, funding, and hosting of imagery, including aerial, satellite, LiDAR and bathymetry.
Please note LINZ coordinates funding across multiple agencies but has no dedicated budget for response or recovery data capture.
The purpose of this document is to:
- demonstrate the value of imagery to support decision making in an emergency
- provide guidance for capturing aerial imagery for response and recovery
- provide an overview of satellite imagery options for response and recovery
- share emergency contact details for LINZ Geospatial Duty Officer.