Operational Flood Risk Index Mapping for Disaster Risk Reduction Using Earth Observations and Cloud Computing Technologies: A Case Study on Myanmar

Operational Flood Risk Index Mapping for Disaster Risk Reduction Using Earth Observations and Cloud Computing Technologies: A Case Study on Myanmar

People, livelihoods, and infrastructure in Myanmar suffer from devastating monsoonal flooding on a frequent basis. Quick and effective management of flood risk relies on planning and preparedness to ensure the availability of supplies, shelters and emergency response personnel. The mandated governme...

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Main Authors: Kittiphong Phongsapan, Farrukh Chishtie, Ate Poortinga, Biplov Bhandari, Chinaporn Meechaiya, Thannarot Kunlamai, Khun San Aung, David Saah, Eric Anderson, Kel Markert, Amanda Markert, Peeranan Towashiraporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:
flood frequency
remote sensing
water management
Google Earth Engine
disaster preparedness
Myanmar
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fenvs.2019.00191/full

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