<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The research deals with the combined approach to boost the reliability of hydrological estimates based on a series of observations being supported by spatial data. In particular, the application of various theoretical curves of probability distribution or situations that may occur at submountain sections of rivers (for example, alluvium accumulation or river bed erosion) is considered. Because of the obsolete cadastral data on the riverbeds and catchments, the necessity of the use of remote sensing is substantiated. Assessment of the dynamics of changes in the river cross-section profiles allows making conclusions concerning the direction of the channel deformations – deepening and straitening the river channels or increasing their cross dimensions. This information may complement the assessment of flood protection of the territories.</p></abstract>

The research deals with the combined approach to boost the reliability of hydrological estimates based on a series of observations being supported by spatial data. In particular, the application of various theoretical curves of probability distribution or situations that may occur at submountain sections of rivers (for example, alluvium accumulation or river bed erosion) is considered. Because of the obsolete cadastral data on the riverbeds and catchments, the necessity of the use of remote sensing is substantiated. Assessment of the dynamics of changes in the river cross-section profiles allows making conclusions concerning the direction of the channel deformations – deepening and straitening the river channels or increasing their cross dimensions. This information may complement the assessment of flood protection of the territories.

The Combined Approach to Solving Issues of the Flood Hazard Assessment Using Water Gauge Records and Spatial Data

National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Architectura

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The research deals with the combined approach to boost the reliability of hydrological estimates based on a series of observations being supported by spatial...

The Combined Approach to Solving Issues of the Flood Hazard Assessment Using Water Gauge Records and Spatial Data

Published Online: Jan 29, 2021

Page range: 111 - 118

Received: Feb 14, 2020

Accepted: Apr 17, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/aspa.2020.19.1.12

Keywords
water discharges, channel transformations, anthropogenic impact, hydrological data

© 2020 Vasyl Korbutiak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

The Combined Approach to Solving Issues of the Flood Hazard Assessment Using Water Gauge Records and Spatial Data

Published Online: Jan 29, 2021

Page range: 111 - 118

Received: Feb 14, 2020

Accepted: Apr 17, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/aspa.2020.19.1.12

Keywordswater discharges, channel transformations, anthropogenic impact, hydrological data

© 2020 Vasyl Korbutiak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Keywords
water discharges, channel transformations, anthropogenic impact, hydrological data