Victory

VICTORY: Citizen Science for Disaster Risk Reduction
Project Overview:

VICTORY utilizes a combination of low-cost hardware and software solutions to empower communities for flood and landslide early warning.

Components:

Low-cost Hardware: Precipitation gauges and bamboo staff gauges
Mobile Application: Citizen Science Crowdsourcing Mobile App
Web Platform: Web-visualization dashboard with interactive Web-GIS environment
Features:

Data Collection:
Precipitation and water level measurement
Data collection protocol development
Data quality check integration (including image comparison)
Alert System: Email/SMS notifications for missing data submissions
Data Visualization:
Integration of hazard layers, elements-at-risk, and vulnerability maps
Real-time observation data integration
Data Integration: Pahiro Alert application observation integration
Citizen Scientist Engagement:
Leaderboard system for tracking contributions
Incentive and recognition programs
Real-time Data Integration: Integration of forecasts and real-time data
Capacity Building: Training programs for citizen scientists
User Support: User manuals and videos for platform operation