Book chapter
Chapter 11 - Earth Observations for Anticipatory Action: Case Studies in Hydrometeorological Hazards
Earth Observation for Flood Applications, pp.237-253
Elsevier Ltd
2021
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-819412-6.00011-0
Abstract
The availability of weather and flood forecasts does not ensure that early action will occur, especially at subnational levels where interventions may reduce risk. Further, the relationship between forecasts for a hydrometeorological hazard and the associated impact on people living in areas at risk has not been sufficiently characterized in many locations. Earth observations from satellites and remotely sensed data can aid in bridging the gap between availability of hydrometeorological forecasts and understanding risk. This chapter offers four case studies on the application of Earth observations for anticipatory action across a variety of hydrometeorological hazards. The chapter concludes with recommendations to promote future growth in EO applications for risk and resilience programming and improved anticipatory humanitarian action.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Chapter 11 - Earth Observations for Anticipatory Action: Case Studies in Hydrometeorological Hazards
- Creators
- Andrew Kruczkiewicz - Climate CentreShanna McClain - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationVeronica Bell - Australian Red Cross LifebloodOlivia Warrick - Climate CentreJuan Bazo - Climate CentreJesse Mason - World Food ProgrammeHumberto Vergara - NOAA National Severe Storms LaboratoryNatalia Horna - Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología Dirección de Estudios, Investigación y Desarrollo Hidrometeorológico, Quito, Ecuador
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Earth Observation for Flood Applications, pp.237-253
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/B978-0-12-819412-6.00011-0
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2021
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984446429602771
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