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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-2817-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-2817-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
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the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Water depth estimate and flood extent enhancement for satellite-based inundation maps
Andrea Betterle
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
Peter Salamon
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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The study proposes a new framework, named FLEXTH, to estimate flood water depth and improve satellite-based flood monitoring using topographical data. FLEXTH is readily available as a computer code, offering a practical and scalable solution for estimating flood depth quickly and systematically over large areas. The methodology can reduce the impacts of floods and enhance emergency response efforts, particularly where resources are limited.
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