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Title: APPLICATION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY FOR FLOOD RISK MONITORING AND MODELING

APPLICATION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY FOR FLOOD RISK MONITORING AND MODELING
Toms Lidumnieks; Armands Celms; Ivars Bergmanis
10.5593/sgem2024v/3.2
1314-2704
English
24
3.2
•    Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE 
•    Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA
The increasing frequency and intensity of flood events necessitate innovative approaches for effective monitoring and modeling to mitigate risks. This article explores the application of drone technology in flood risk management, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods. Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced sensors can rapidly collect spatial data, enabling detailed topographic assessments and hydrological modeling. Their ability to access hard-to-reach areas allows for real-time monitoring of flood-prone regions and infrastructure, improving response times during emergency situations. Case studies illustrate the successful use of drones in flood risk assessment, mapping, and data validation, demonstrating their potential to enhance decision-making for urban planning and disaster preparedness. Drone applications in flood management encompass a range of functionalities that enhance monitoring, modeling and response strategies.
Drones helps and use for Data collection and mapping; Real time monitoring; Risk assessment; Damage assessment - this rapid assessment supports emergency response efforts and aids in recovery planning; Enviromental monitoring; Drones could integrate with other technologies - Geographical information systems (GIS) and data analytics tools to enhance flood modeling and prediction capabilities. The integration of aerial imagery and remote sensing data into flood models underscores the transformative role of drone technology in building resilient communities against flooding. This article emphasizes the need for further research and collaboration across disciplines to optimize drone applications in flood risk management.
The aim of the research is Examine modern drone technologies and their application in flood risk monitoring; The adoption of drone technology in flood management provides a cost - effective, efficient, and innovative approach that significantly enchances preparednes and resilience against flooding events. To fulfill the research aim, certain objectives must be completed: 1. Evaluate currently available drone sensors and their use in data collection for flood modeling; 2. Assess the processes involved in modern flood risk monitoring and modeling; 3. To analyse the area of Latvia that are currently most exposed to flood risk and to assess what are the key conditions that contribute to them; 4. Evaluate the integration of drone technologies and their data into a modern flood monitoring and modeling system.
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conference
Proceedings of 24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024
24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024, 27 - 30 November, 2024
Proceedings Paper
STEF92 Technology
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM
SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.
11-18
27 - 30 November, 2024
website
10048
Application of Drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Drone Technologies, Flood Risk Management, Drone Monitoring, Flood risk monitoring, Water level modeling.

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