An algorithm for operational flood mapping from Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data using fuzzy logic

An algorithm developed to map flooded areas from synthetic aperture radar imagery is presented in this paper. It is conceived to be inserted in the operational flood management system of the Italian Civil Protection and can be used in an almost automatic mode or in an interactive mode, depending on...

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Main Authors: L. Pulvirenti, N. Pierdicca, M. Chini, L. Guerriero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-02-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/11/529/2011/nhess-11-529-2011.pdf