Modelling of settlement territory flooding using geoinformation technologies

Abstract

The article describes the main problems concerned with area flooding. The ways to prevent and eliminate these problems are determined. It is proposed to use the GIS technologies in the fight against flooding. This can qualitatively improve monitoring of territories, save time and money.

Keywords

• geographic information technology (GIT)
• natural flooding
• man-made flooding
• flood forecasting
• assessment of damages
• natural phenomenon