Why is the ITIC visiting scientists program successful?
Under the guidance and funding of IOC, ITIC has a visiting scientist Program that trains invited scientists, particularly from developing countries, in the methods, procedures, and techniques used in the Tsunami Warning System. Additionally ITIC coordinates with such scientists on-going applied research, data collection and archiving, and provides training in tsunami disaster preparedness and in public education. These scientists are selected carefully from countries that have specific needs for improving their tsunami disaster program. Trained scientists returning to their countries are assigned follow up responsibiities for further training of colleagues and associates. Progress reports are prepared and objectives defined. Thus the program reaches many more people than what the funding allows. In addition, the program assures coherence, continuity and uniformity of the ITWS methods and procedures. In addition it builds good will and results in very tangible benfits in disaster mitiga
