Temporal analysis of floodwater volumes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

Circular 1306-3H
This report is Chapter 3H in Science and the storms-the USGS response to the hurricanes of 2005. See Circular 1306 for more information and other chapters.
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Abstract

Satellite images from multiple sensors and dates were analyzed to measure the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans, La., area. The flood polygons were combined with a high-resolution digital elevation model to estimate water depths and volumes in designated areas. The multiple satellite acquisitions enabled monitoring of the floodwater volume and extent through time.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Temporal analysis of floodwater volumes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Series title Circular
Series number 1306
Chapter 3H
DOI 10.3133/cir13063H
Year Published 2007
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) National Wetlands Research Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
Description 5 p.
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title Science and the storms-the USGS response to the hurricanes of 2005 (Circular 1306)
First page 57
Last page 61
Country United States
State Louisiana
City New Orleans
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