Synopses & Reviews
This book is an original and novel contribution to flood hazard assessment, climate change and land use change. The methodology ranges from remote sensing interpretation to hydrodynamic modeling and includes the application of sound spatial and statistical modeling. The scientific arguments are logic, reproducible and the central theme is clearly expressed throughout the book. The book's main focus is on research and training in the most important aspects of flood hazard assessment. The network intends to develop an advanced understanding of how climate change and land use change processes behave from the past to now and how these affect the flow regime of the Ubaye River in the Barcelonnette area, located in the Alpes de Haute Provence, in the southeast of France.
Synopsis
This book is an original and novel contribution to flood hazard assessment, climate change and land use change and is intended to serve both as an effective source of information and a valuable basis for priority setting and further technical, financial and political decisions regarding flood hazard assessment. The study area is located on the floodplain of the Ubaye River in the Barcelonnette area, part of the Alpes de Haute Provence in southeast France. The book offers a comparative overview of the major challenges faced when dealing with flood hazards. The research presented is intended to promote a deeper understanding of how climate change and land use change processes have evolved from past to present, and how they affect the flow regime of the Ubaye River based on sound and reproducible scientific arguments. The methodology implemented ranges from remote sensing interpretation to hydrodynamic modeling and includes the application of spatial and statistical modeling. The results of this research provide essential information for policymaking, decision-making support and flood hazard planning in the Barcelonnette area.
Synopsis
The book is an original and novel contribution to flood hazard assessment, climate change and land use change, and is based on hydrological, spatial and statistical modeling. The models were applied to the floodplain of the Ubaye River in the
Synopsis
Based on hydrological, spatial and statistical modeling, this lucidly written, logically arranged book offers an original and novel contribution to flood hazard assessment, climate change and land use change. Includes tables and high quality images.
Table of Contents
Theoretical background.- Methodology.- Study area.- Available data.- Results.- Overall conclusion.- Discussion.