Crowd Sourced Developed Radiation Maps Launched After Japanese

Japan’s Nuclear Woes Give Rise to Crowd-Sourced Radiation Maps In Asia and US, by Aaron Saenz

  • “The world’s eyes have been on Japan, watching the nation cope with earthquakes, tsunamis, and now the threat of poisoning from nuclear radiation. While the nation’s emergency workers are making valiant efforts to combat dangers from the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, concerned citizens around the globe are searching for ways to keep themselves informed and aware in case of a pending crisis. Luckily they live in an age when sharing information is as easy as logging on to the internet. In the past few weeks, several crowd-sourced radiation maps have arisen that attempt to give up to the minute looks at the threat level in the areas most likely to be affected by a catastrophe: Japan, Asia, and the US. These maps, available to the public for free online, are a timely example of how user-enabled systems are revolutionizing the way we solve problems. Tracking radiation levels is just the beginning. This is a preview of how accelerating technologies will allow us to monitor anything, anywhere, in realtime.”
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