Coastal risk forecast system

André Sabino, Armanda Rodrigues, Pedro Poseiro, Maria Teresa Reis, Conceição J. Fortes, Rui Reis

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Abstract

Runnup and overtopping are the two main sea wave originated events that threat coastal structures. These events may cause destruction of property and the environment, and endanger people. To build early warning forecast systems, we must take into account the consequence and risk characterization of the events in the affected area, and understand how these two types of spatial information integrate with sensor data sources and the risk determination methodology. In this paper we present the description and relationship between consequence and risk maps, their role on the risk calculation, and how the HIDRALERTA project integrates both aspects into its risk methodology. We present a case study for Praia da Vitória port, in Azores Portugal.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGISTAM 2015 - 1st International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, Proceedings
PublisherSciTePress - Science and Technology Publications
Pages201-209
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789897580994
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2015
Event1st International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, GISTAM 2015 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 28 Apr 201530 Apr 2015

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, GISTAM 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period28/04/1530/04/15

Keywords

  • Consequence and risk maps
  • Early warning
  • Geographic information systems
  • Risk management

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