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: • extreme precipitation • flooding • waterlogged and ponded surfaces 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.
Provider Organization
NASA ARSET
Point of Contact
Erika Podest and Amita Mehta
Level of Complexity
Unknown
Input By
Sydney Neugebauer, NASA Capacity Building Program