 International Charter Space and Major DisastersProduct ID: 1186 - English Published: 10 May, 2008 GLIDE: TC-2008-000057-MMR |  |
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This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters over the affected Twantay Township (MMR013027), south of the capital Yangon, Myanmar on 7 May 2008. Standing flood waters were detected with Radarsat data acquired on 7 May 2008 at a spatial resolution of 25m. Flooded rice fields / aquaculture areas have also been identified. This flood detection and affected village assessment is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. | |
| Satellite Data : RADARSAT (25m SAR)
Imagery Date : 7 May 2008 & 15 Feb. 2005 Data Source: Canadian Space Agency (2008) GIS Data : USGS, NGA, FAO, Respond/Keyobs Health Data : WHO Admin data : MIMU, WHO Bridge Data : Google Earth Flood Analysis : UNOSAT Map Production : UNOSAT (10 May 2008) Projection : UTM Zone 46 North - WGS 1984 | |
