Abstract:The BeiDou navigation satellite system was developed by China and operates independently with full intellectual property rights. With respect to position and communication, it is especially suitable for earthquake emergency environments in which communication is interrupted after a large earthquake. In this study, we constructed an earthquake emergency command system using BeiDou satellite communication technology and geographic information technology. Based on the BeiDou satellite position, the locations of rescue workers at a disaster site can be tracked. BeiDou short message technology is used to ensure emergency communication in blind areas. The platform for data collection, analysis, and comprehensive presentation uses serial communication, multi-threading, an SHH2 framework, Web GIS, and other technologies. Lastly, we constructed a BeiDou emergency command system whose functions include location monitoring, disaster reporting, statistical display, command, and dispatching. The results of this study further improve the ability of the emergency command to acquire information regarding major earthquake disasters.