Tracking, sensing and predicting flood wave propagation using nomadic satellite communication systems and hydrodynamic models

R. Hostache; P. Matgen; L. Giustarini; C. Tailliez; J.-F. Iffly

doi:10.1117/12.897967

6 October 2011 Tracking, sensing and predicting flood wave propagation using nomadic satellite communication systems and hydrodynamic models

R. Hostache, P. Matgen, L. Giustarini, C. Tailliez, J.-F. Iffly

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Proceedings Volume 8174, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XIII; 817407 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897967
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to contribute to the development and the improvement of flood forecasting systems. Since hydrometric stations are often poorly distributed for monitoring the propagation of extreme flood waves, the study aims at evaluating the hydrometric value of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Integrated with satellite telecommunication systems, drifting or anchored floaters equipped with navigation systems such as GPS and Galileo, enable the quasi-continuous measurement and near real-time transmission of water level and flow velocity data, from virtually any point in the world. The presented study investigates the effect of assimilating GNSS-derived water level and flow velocity measurements into hydraulic models in order to reduce the associated predictive uncertainty.

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R. Hostache, P. Matgen, L. Giustarini, C. Tailliez, and J.-F. Iffly "Tracking, sensing and predicting flood wave propagation using nomadic satellite communication systems and hydrodynamic models", Proc. SPIE 8174, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XIII, 817407 (6 October 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897967

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