Written by: Rebecca BickslerOpen Data Kit (ODK) is a free open-source software that can be used for collecting and managing data. Participants of the UR Field Lab used ODK along with KoboToolbox to aid in data collection for a flood vulnerability study in the Nong Hoi Neighborhood of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The data collected with…
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Several mapping projects took place over the one month field lab. These projects explored different types of technology and their uses in mapping. Below are brief summaries of these projects. Field Mapping Two approaches to field surveys have been explored during the field lab. A field survey, led by Becca Bicksler, Alina Bill-Weilandt, and Ashrika…
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Zine team: Rebecca Bicksler, David Garcia, Feroz Khan, Jungsuh (Sue) Lim, Sneha Anil Malani, Robert Soden
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During June 24-28, the Chiang Mai Urban Flooding Field Lab held a collaborative arts workshop on the theme “Living with Water.” The workshop brought together twelve artists, designers, ethnographers, and scientists to work on arts projects that explore the many ways in which life in Chiang Mai is shaped by water. It was facilitated by…
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Written by: Sheila Amalia and Tri Selasa PagiantiDuring the preliminary survey, we acknowledged that there were only a few objects that were already mapped on OpenStreetMap (OSM) (https://www.openstreetmap.org/). Many objects such as buildings, tracks, and amenities were missing. First, the buildings and roads that are visible in satellite imagery (Bing aerial Imagery) were mapped on…
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Machine Learning The Machine Learning group designed some introductory factsheets on machine learning and its applications.The team also generated a number of ‘DeepDream’ images related to flooding and the CoRisk team. These images are created by combining two images – one art piece and one photo. The machine learning algorithm identifies the art style from…
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Written by Pamela Cajilig I’ve been wanting to test out the idea of walking as a form of ethnographic research even before arriving in Chiang Mai, as I’d like to apply this notion to my doctoral research. I finally saw the opportunity during our field visit to Nong Hoi in first half of June, where…
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The working group on nature-based solutions explored several dimensions of the design and implementation of such solutions for flood risk management. Natural and nature-based solutions for flood risk management include floodplain restoration, upper watershed management, or stormwater infiltration systems. They are part of a larger portfolio of solutions which includes non-structural measures or hard infrastructure…
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