Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
To register for this webinar, please use the website listed above.
This webinar is hosted by NASA. This webinar will take place on two different days, and it will be offered in two different sessions (A & B). Please only register for one session (see below). There is no cost for the webinar, but registration is required by July 24.
Session A: Part 1 on July 25 at 9am and Part 2 on August 1 at 9am
Session B: Part 1 on July 25 at 6pm and Part 2 on August 1 at 6pm
Description
According to the UNDP, by 2050 two thirds of the world’s population is likely to live in cities. Urban flooding is already a major risk for cities. Increasing impervious surface area, inadequate storm water drainage, and aging infrastructure all contribute. As a result, growing urban populations will face a greater risk of flooding from extreme weather events.
This webinar series will focus on the components of urban flooding that satellite data can track:
Using satellite data allows individuals and organizations to develop better plans for handling floods. This can include developing better early warning techniques, better plans for rescue and relief, and more effective long-term infrastructure planning.
July 25: Part 1 of this session will provide an overview of causes and risks associated with urban flooding. It will also go through data needs for flood management (before, during, and after flooding) and how to use remote sensing to monitor precipitation.
August 1: Part 2 of this session will look at examples of SAR-based urban flood monitoring and examples of LIDAR data for urban floodplain detection. Attendees will also learn about Landsat-based urban data, SRTM terrain data, socioeconomic data, and how to access MODIS Near Real-Time data, the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS), and the Global Flood Monitoring System (GFMS).
