Global satellite data as proxies for urbanization in flood prone areas

Delta regions are typically characterized by their high population density, low elevation, and risk of flooding. Long term planning and preparation is needed to mitigate the adverse effects of floods. Disaster management planning and flood protection measures require information about urbanization p...

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Main Author: van Schaik, Florian
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för geovetenskaper 2018
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-353425