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oa Structure design of the flood hazard assessment and mapping technology for adaptation of Ukrainian water sector to climate change
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, Geoinformatics, May 2021, Volume 2021, p.1 - 6
Abstract
In the last 20 years, Ukraine has experienced significant floods that have led to emergencies. Recent research suggests that under the influence of climate change, the recurrence of high floods in Ukraine and their magnitude will increase by the end of this century.
One of the modern technologies of adaptation to extreme manifestations of climate change in the water sector is technology of flood hazard assessment and mapping. Its use can help prevent and reduce losses in the Ukrainian economy. The technology flood’s hazard assessment and mapping are used to identify areas at the risk of flooding, and consequently to improve flood’s risk management and disaster preparedness. Flood hazard assessments and maps typically look at the expected extent and depth of flooding in a given location, on the basis of various scenarios.
This paper presents the structure and content of this technology designed by us and adapted to modern remote methods of environmental research and geographic information technologies.
