Integration of remotely sensed inundation extent and high-precision topographic data for mapping inundation depth

Chang Huang*, Yun Chen, Jianping Wu, Zuoqi Chen, Linyi Li, Rui Liu, Jia Yu

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Abstract

Depth is an essential characteristic of flood inundation in hydro-ecological research. Several studies have tried to estimate inundation depth from remotely sensed image and digital elevation model (DEM) data by applying a series of cross section profiles along the centerline of a river reach. This method requires a large amount of manual work in order to identify the centerlines and cross sections, which makes them both unsuitable for automation and inefficient for mapping. This study presents a methodology of rapidly generating flood inundation depth maps automatically using a combination of remotely sensed inundation extent and a high resolution DEM. The proposed approach is tested in a study area located in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia, and has been proved to be feasible and reliable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 The 3rd International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics, Agro-Geoinformatics 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479941575
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Sep 2014
Event2014 3rd International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics, Agro-Geoinformatics 2014 - Beijing, China
Duration: 11 Aug 201414 Aug 2014

Publication series

Name2014 The 3rd International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics, Agro-Geoinformatics 2014

Conference

Conference2014 3rd International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics, Agro-Geoinformatics 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period11/08/1414/08/14

Keywords

  • inundation
  • Landsat
  • LiDAR DEM
  • water level

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