AIT (U.S.) - CCNAA (Taiwan) Joint Seminar: Prediction and Damage Mitigation of Meteorologically Induced Natural Disasters/May 1, 1992/Taipei, Taiwan

这是由爱荷华大学的John Kennedy博士、Witold F.Krajeski博士和国立台湾大学的严金莲教授提出的联合研讨会，由AIT(美国)-CCNAA(台湾)合作科学计划资助。研讨会将讨论使用现代气象观测系统(例如卫星和雷达)和计算机模型来预测和预报飓风、降雨、洪水和山体滑坡等自然灾害，并交流控制和减轻潜在损害的技术。减轻自然灾害对美国和亚洲来说都是一个重要的话题。洪水和山体滑坡造成的破坏在环太平洋地区是一个极其严重的问题。这次会议为美国科学家提供了一个机会，与台湾科学家合作，确定这一领域的研究重点。在预测和减轻自然灾害方面的进展可以大大减少财产损失和人员伤亡。

This is a joint seminar proposed by Drs. John Kennedy and Witold F. Krajewski, University of Iowa, and Professor Chin-Lien Yen, National Taiwan University supported by the AIT (U.S.) - CCNAA (Taiwan) Cooperative Science Program. The seminar will discuss the use of modern meteorological observation systems (e.g. satellites and radar) and computer models for predicting and forecasting natural disasters such as hurricanes, rain, floods, and landslides, and exchange techniques for controlling and mitigating potential damages. Natural hazard mitigation is an important topic both for the U.S. and Asia. Damages caused by floods and landslides are an extremely serious concern in the Pacific Rim region. This conference provides an opportunity for the U.S. scientists to work with scientists from Taiwan to set research priorities in this field. Advances in prediction and mitigation of natural hazard can greatly reduce property damage and human casualties.