Geoinformatics for Flood Risk Management by Brototi Biswas, B... - 9781032876047

Geoinformatics for Flood Risk ManagementApplications and Strategies\nAuthor(s): Brototi Biswas, Bhagwan Ghute, Jayanta Das\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032876047, 978-1032876047\nSynopsis\nThis book presents a comprehensive coverage of the various types of floods, what causes them in different terrains, and the anthropogenic, geographical, hydro-geological, and geomorphological aspects of flood-prone areas. The use of geospatial techniques for flood mapping and monitoring, multi-criteria decision-making techniques for risk management, and machine learning algorithms for flood prediction mapping, susceptibility analysis, and monitoring are all integrated into many real-life case studies provided in this book. The discussions on flood management strategies, including sustainable flood risk assessment through indigenous knowledge and local resources, empower readers to make informed decisions.\n\nFeatures\n\nPro.