Theory and Applications of Remote Sensing Flood Mapping
Day 2 Session 1 (10:30 AM)
Presenters:
Dan Tian, The University of Alabama
This workshop provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the theory and practical applications of remote sensing flood mapping. Participants will explore:
- Theoretical foundations of remote sensing flood mapping, including an overview of data sources, their availability, and properties.
- Hands-On demonstration of two powerful software tools:
- An automated SAR-based flood mapping tool for efficient flood extent detection.
- A tool for enhancing remote sensing flood maps by filling gaps and estimating water depth.
- An introduction to a GEE-based web app for visualizing flood extent interactively and accessing relevant data outputs.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the theoretical foundations of remote sensing flood mapping.
- Gain hand-on experiences with two practical tools for flood detection and enhancement.
- Learn to use Google Earth Engine web applications to process, analyze, and visualize remote sensing flood mapping results.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge:
- No prior experience in remote sensing or programming is required
- Basic familiarity with geospatial concepts (e.g., GIS, raster and vector data) is recommended.
Hardware/Software:
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