Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting for Mombasa: Scenario Development with Image Classification and Water Resources Simulation

Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting for Mombasa: Scenario Development with Image Classification and Water Resources Simulation

Mombasa faces severe water scarcity problems. The existing supply is unable to satisfy the demand. This article demonstrates the combination of satellite image analysis and modelling as tools for the development of an urban rainwater harvesting policy. For developing a sustainable remedy policy, roo...

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Main Authors: Robert O. Ojwang, Jörg Dietrich, Prajna Kasargodu Anebagilu, Matthias Beyer, Franz Rottensteiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
Mombasa
roof rainwater harvesting
water supply
water demand
integrated water resources management
WEAP
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/5/359

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