Causes of flood streamlines observed on Landsat images and their use as indicators of floodways
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Remote Sensing
- Vol. 4 (1) , 5-16
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01431168308948527
Abstract
A Landsat image depicting high flood conditions on 2 February 1974 on the Darling River flood plain in the Bourke region of New South Wales, Australia, shows streamlines of light and dark toned water due to different sediment concentrations and particle size. These streamlines, when observed at different flood stages, define the spatial pattern of flooding by showing the location of areas of active flow or ‘floodways’. This information can provide a rapid and inexpensive technique to assist in the planning of flood mitigation measures, especially the building of levees.Keywords
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