Flood map development by coupling satellite maps and three-dimensional drafting software: Case study of the Sarawak River Basin

• Main Authors: Kuok, King Kuok, Liew, Zun Ziet, Chiu, Po Chan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: South African Water Research Commission 2013
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/16520/1/Flood%20map.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/16520/; http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=1816-7950
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Flood maps are important for local authorities in designing mitigation plans to minimise damage and loss due to flooding. In recent years, flood events in the Sarawak River Basin, Malaysia have caused damage to property, loss of life and disruption of productive activities. Currently, the available...