Geospatial Technologies and Flood Risk Modeling

This book explores the use of geographic information systems and related technologies for supporting the definition and mitigation of the risks posed by flood hazards.

The contribution is a key initial stage in the development of communities that are more sustainable and indeed resilient against future floods. The book provides a conceptual and theoretical understanding of flood hazard and loss estimation concepts and techniques.

Current research and hands-on exploration of geographic information systems and related technologies are applied to the planning, preparedness, and mitigation phases of flood management.

It includes case studies for the retrieval, analysis and presentation of material, lists of relevant further reading and a glossary of key terms.

Hands-on activities are provided, as well as detailed notes exclusively for adopting instructors.

These are designed to reinforce key concepts throughout the book.

Each activity incorporates the application of provided GIS data and can be used with most popular GIS commercial and open source GIS software.