Near‐Real‐Time Assimilation of SAR‐Derived Flood Maps for Improving Flood Forecasts

Abstract Short‐ to medium‐range flood forecasts are central to predicting and mitigating the impact of flooding across the world. However, producing reliable forecasts and reducing forecast uncertainties remains challenging, especially in poorly gauged river basins. The growing availability of synth...

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Published in:	Water Resources Research
Main Authors:	Renaud Hostache, Marco Chini, Laura Giustarini, Jeffrey Neal, Dmitri Kavetski, Melissa Wood, Giovanni Corato, Ramona‐Maria Pelich, Patrick Matgen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2018-08-01
Subjects:	flood forecasting data assimilation SAR image flood extent hydrological modeling hydraulic modeling
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1029/2017WR022205