Portfolio | water resource management

	Surface water monitoring Knowing the extent and levels of surface water bodies and wetlands is crucial for designing effective water management strategies. Download PDF (622.95 KB)
	Water quality monitoring Clean fresh water is a serious environmental challenge,and Earth Observation has become an increasingly important tool to monitor water quality on a regular basis. Download PDF (561.73 KB)
	Monitoring crop and vegetation water demand Information on irrigated areas and the water demands of crops helps to optimize crop production and the use of limited water resources. Download PDF (594.31 KB)
	Hydrological modelling and monitoring Knowing the expected flow of river systems helps to understand the seasonal dynamics of water availability. This information can be used for planning infrastructure and irrigation or used as an operation forecasting tool to predict river discharge. Download PDF (797.44 KB)
	Natural risk management Earth Observation offers innovative solutions to manage risks and reduce impacts from natural disasters such as drought, flooding and landslides. Download PDF (559.54 KB)
	Groundwater mapping and exploitation Sustainable use of groundwater resources ensures that the benefits from this valuable water source are preserved for long-term development goals. Download PDF (3.13 MB)
	Hydrological network mapping Changes in river courses and coastlines can cause disruption to navigation systems and can act as an indicator for areas vulnerable to erosion. Download PDF (3.25 MB)
	Industrial activity assessment Earth Observation can be used for more sustainable planning of industrial development and can monitor its environmental impact over time. Download PDF (3.56 MB)
	Vegetation and land cover characterization Vegetation and land cover are intrinsically coupled with the water cycle. Mapping the extent of specific land cover types and changes over time is made possible only through Earth Observation. Download PDF (3.95 MB)
	Settlement Characterisation Growing urban human settlements is one of the most significant global trends with wide reaching impact on freshwater resources. Download PDF (558.91 KB)
	Digital elevation models Accurate DEMs are arguably one of the most important sources of spatial information used for managing river basins. Download PDF (3.57 MB)
	Thematic base layers Using thematic base layers makes communication of maps and imagery to stakeholders more effective by fostering a common understanding of location and scale. Download PDF (5.28 MB)