A Conceptual Flash Flood Early Warning System for Africa, Based on Terrestrial Microwave Links and Flash Flood Guidance

A Conceptual Flash Flood Early Warning System for Africa, Based on Terrestrial Microwave Links and Flash Flood Guidance

A conceptual flash flood early warning system for developing countries is described. The system uses rainfall intensity data from terrestrial microwave communication links and the geostationary Meteosat Second Generation satellite, i.e., two systems that are already in place and operational. Flash f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Joost C. B. Hoedjes, André Kooiman, Ben H. P. Maathuis, Mohammed Y. Said, Robert Becht, Agnes Limo, Mark Mumo, Joseph Nduhiu-Mathenge, Ayub Shaka, Bob Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Subjects:
flash flood early warning system
terrestrial microwave link
Meteosat Second Generation
CREST
Africa
Kenya
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/3/2/584

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