Update 2: Flood Waters over the Affected Caprivi Region, Namibia
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:18:48 GMT International Charter Space and Major DisastersProduct ID: 1345 - English Published: 31 Mar, 2009 GLIDE: FL-2009-000062-NAM FootPrint (Lat x Long, WSG84 Geographic, decimal degrees) TopLeft: -17.377 x 24.171 BottomRight: -18.15 x 25.337 |  |
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This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters as of 29 March 2009 over the affected region of Caprivi, Namibia, which have significantly increased in extent over a 9 day period. Flooded areas have been sorted into 3 classes: Red areas represent standing flood waters identified on 29 March; Orange areas represent standing flood waters identified on 20 March; and Blue areas represent pre-flood waters from multiple sources. Flood analysis was made using DMC imagery & ENVISAT-ASAR data (WSM). This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Map scale for A3: 1:375,000; Projection : UTM Zone 34 South WGS 1984. | |
| Satellite Imagery : DMC (UK)
Imagery Dates : 29 March 2009 Resolution : 32m Source : DMC international Imaging Ltd. Radar Data : ENVISAT ASAR (WSM) Radar Resolution : 150 m Radar Dates : 17-20 March 2009 Copyright : ESA 2009 Source : ESA-Cat1 (Respond Project) Road & Town Data : Namibia Directorate Survey & Mapping Flood Analysis : UNOSAT GIS Data : USGS, NGA, UNJLC, SALB Spot Heights : SRTM Pre Water: Global data (ESRI 2007) Map Production : UNOSAT (31 March 2009) | |
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