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Using satellite imagery for water balances and environmental impact assessment

Hack, Jochen (2016)
Using satellite imagery for water balances and environmental impact assessment.
Congreso Internacional de Ciencia, Tecnología y Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible. Universidad Tecnológica La Salle León, Managua (19.-21.10.2016)
Konferenzveröffentlichung, Bibliographie

Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract)

Satellite imagery data is increasingly available free of charge, in improved spatial and temporal resolution. For the realization of environmental impact assessments and water balances it is becoming a valuable resource, especially when studying large or remote areas in absence of ground data. In this contribution multispectral and radar satellite images are used to study the changes in surface area and water table of Lake Cocibolca (Lake of Nicaragua) during the last decades and the environmental impact of the construction of an interoceanic canal through the Nicaraguan isthmus. Based on surface areas of the lake derived from multispectral Landsat satellite images and lake water levels gained from radar altimetry data, a characteristic volume-water level curve was constructed. This curve may serve as a planning instrument for future use of the lake’s water. Furthermore, the land use affected by the planned interoceanic canal is assessed applying an unobserved and expert-advised classification using Landsat satellite images. Thereby, the affected population, road network, agricultural and natural areas are identified and quantified. Finally, a comprehensive water balance for the river basins along the canal route based on multispectral and radar satellite images is presented. As a result, natural water availability and the amount of water required for canal operation is compared.

Typ des Eintrags: Konferenzveröffentlichung
Erschienen: 2016
Autor(en): Hack, Jochen
Art des Eintrags: Bibliographie
Titel: Using satellite imagery for water balances and environmental impact assessment
Sprache: Englisch
Publikationsjahr: 21 Oktober 2016
Ort: León, Managua
Veranstaltungstitel: Congreso Internacional de Ciencia, Tecnología y Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible
Veranstaltungsort: Universidad Tecnológica La Salle León, Managua
Veranstaltungsdatum: 19.-21.10.2016
Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract):

Satellite imagery data is increasingly available free of charge, in improved spatial and temporal resolution. For the realization of environmental impact assessments and water balances it is becoming a valuable resource, especially when studying large or remote areas in absence of ground data. In this contribution multispectral and radar satellite images are used to study the changes in surface area and water table of Lake Cocibolca (Lake of Nicaragua) during the last decades and the environmental impact of the construction of an interoceanic canal through the Nicaraguan isthmus. Based on surface areas of the lake derived from multispectral Landsat satellite images and lake water levels gained from radar altimetry data, a characteristic volume-water level curve was constructed. This curve may serve as a planning instrument for future use of the lake’s water. Furthermore, the land use affected by the planned interoceanic canal is assessed applying an unobserved and expert-advised classification using Landsat satellite images. Thereby, the affected population, road network, agricultural and natural areas are identified and quantified. Finally, a comprehensive water balance for the river basins along the canal route based on multispectral and radar satellite images is presented. As a result, natural water availability and the amount of water required for canal operation is compared.

Fachbereich(e)/-gebiet(e): 11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften > Geowissenschaften
11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften > Geowissenschaften > Fachgebiet Ingenieurökologie
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften > Institut Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften > Institut Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft > Fachgebiet Ingenieurhydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung
11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften
Hinterlegungsdatum: 08 Dez 2016 13:39
Letzte Änderung: 22 Mai 2018 06:37
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