Module Structure

Module 1: Pre-Disaster Preparation
Approved
Comprehensive preparation protocols including baseline data collection, stakeholder coordination, and system readiness verification.
Baseline Data Collection
Historical imagery, crop calendars
Stakeholder Coordination
Agency contacts, communication protocols
System Verification
Technical checks, model validation
Training & Capacity
User training, knowledge transfer
Module 2: Rapid Response Deployment
Approved
Critical protocols for immediate post-disaster system activation, data acquisition prioritization, and emergency assessment procedures.
Activation Triggers
Alert thresholds, decision criteria
Data Prioritization
Acquisition scheduling, area ranking
Emergency Procedures
72-hour protocols, rapid deployment
Communication
Stakeholder alerts, status updates
Module 3: Data Processing & Analysis
Draft
Detailed procedures for satellite imagery processing, AI model execution, and damage classification with quality control checkpoints.
Image Preprocessing
Calibration, cloud masking, normalization
Model Execution
AI processing pipelines, parameter settings
Classification
Damage categories, confidence scoring
Quality Checks
Validation protocols, error detection
Module 4: Assessment & Reporting
Draft
Protocols for generating standardized reports, visualizations, and actionable recommendations for decision makers.
Damage Quantification
Area calculations, impact metrics
Report Generation
Templates, visualizations, maps
Stakeholder Communication
Briefings, data sharing protocols
Module 5: Quality Control & Validation
Review
Comprehensive quality control measures ensuring data accuracy, model reliability, and assessment validity.
Data Validation
Ground truth comparison
Model Verification
Accuracy metrics, confidence levels
Documentation
Metadata, processing logs

International Standards Alignment

The SOPs are designed to comply with internationally recognized standards for geospatial data, quality management, and disaster response protocols, ensuring compatibility with existing frameworks and facilitating global adoption.

ISO Standards

  • ISO 19115 - Geographic Metadata
  • ISO 19157 - Data Quality
  • ISO 14298 - Management Systems
  • ISO 9001 - Quality Management

FGDC Guidelines

  • Geospatial Positioning Accuracy
  • Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  • Accuracy Assessment Guidelines
  • Data Documentation Standards

UN-SPIDER Framework

  • Space-based Information for Disaster Management
  • Emergency Response Protocols
  • Capacity Building Guidelines
  • International Coordination Standards

FAO Guidelines

  • Agricultural Damage Assessment
  • Food Security Assessment Methods
  • Crop Monitoring Standards
  • Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture

Development Timeline

The SOP development follows a structured timeline with clearly defined milestones, expert reviews, and field validation stages to ensure comprehensive coverage and practical applicability.

Week 8
Initial Framework Development
Core SOP structure and stakeholder requirements gathering completed.
Week 10
Modules 1-2 Completion
Pre-disaster preparation and rapid response deployment procedures finalized.
Week 12
Modules 3-4 Draft
Data processing and assessment procedures in advanced draft stage.
Week 13
Quality Control Module
Module 5 completion and comprehensive review process.
Week 14
Final Review & Validation
Expert review, field testing validation, and final revisions.
Week 15
Publication & Distribution
Final SOP publication and dissemination to stakeholder network.