Improved estimation of flood parameters by combining space based SAR data with very high resolution digital elevation data

Severe flood events turned out to be the most devastating catastrophes for Europe's population, economy and environment during the past decades. The total loss caused by the August 2002 flood is estimated to be 10 billion Euros for Germany alone. Due to their capability to present a synopti...

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Main Authors: H. Zwenzner, S. Voigt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-05-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/13/567/2009/hess-13-567-2009.pdf