Catry Thibault, Li Zhichao, Roux Emmanuel, Herbreteau Vincent, Gurgel H., Mangeas Morgan, Seyler Frédérique, Dessay Nadine. (2018). Wetlands and malaria in the Amazon : guidelines for the use of synthetic aperture radar remote-sensing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (3), art. 468 [27 p.]. ISSN 1660-4601.
Titre du document
Wetlands and malaria in the Amazon : guidelines for the use of synthetic aperture radar remote-sensing
Année de publication
2018
Auteurs
Catry Thibault, Li Zhichao, Roux Emmanuel, Herbreteau Vincent, Gurgel H., Mangeas Morgan, Seyler Frédérique, Dessay Nadine
Source
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2018,
15 (3), art. 468 [27 p.] ISSN 1660-4601
The prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, are important health issues in tropical areas. Malaria transmission is a multi-scale process strongly controlled by environmental factors, and the use of remote-sensing data is suitable for the characterization of its spatial and temporal dynamics. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is well-adapted to tropical areas, since it is capable of imaging independent of light and weather conditions. In this study, we highlight the contribution of SAR sensors in the assessment of the relationship between vectors, malaria and the environment in the Amazon region. More specifically, we focus on the SAR-based characterization of potential breeding sites of mosquito larvae, such as man-made water collections and natural wetlands, providing guidelines for the use of SAR capabilities and techniques in order to optimize vector control and malaria surveillance. In light of these guidelines, we propose a framework for the production of spatialized indicators and malaria risk maps based on the combination of SAR, entomological and epidemiological data to support malaria risk prevention and control actions in the field.
Plan de classement
Entomologie médicale / Parasitologie / Virologie [052]
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Etudes, transformation, conservation du milieu naturel [082]
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Télédétection [126]
Description Géographique
AMAZONIE ; BOLIVIE ; BRESIL ; COLOMBIE ; EQUATEUR ; GUYANE FRANCAISE ; GUYANA ; PEROU ; SURINAME ; VENEZUELA
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010072716]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010072716
