Flood Waters in Cortes
Department. Honduras
Source: UNOSAT
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This map illustrates satellite
detected flood waters for Cortes Department on 25 October 2008. Flood water detection was made using ENVISAT-ASAR radar data recorded on 20 October & 25 October 2008. Estimated flood water area
has been estimated for Municipality level in km2. This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field.
The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names and related data shown here are not warranted to be error-free nor do they imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. This map was produced by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). UNOSAT provides satellite imagery and related geographic information to UN humanitarian and development agencies and their implementing partners.
No GILDE number attributed until this date.
Satellite Data: ENVISAT-ASAR
Resolution: 150 m
Date Series: 20 October & 25 October 2008
Copyright: ESA (2008)
Flood Analysis: UNOSAT & ESA (FAIRE)
Rainfall Data: TRMM (NASA)
Date Series: 15-24 October 2008
Other GIS Data: GIST, USGS, WHO
Map Production: UNOSAT (28 October 2008)
The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names and related data shown here are not warranted to be error-free nor do they imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. This map was produced by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). UNOSAT provides satellite imagery and related geographic information to UN humanitarian and development agencies and their implementing partners.
No GILDE number attributed until this date.
Satellite Data: ENVISAT-ASAR
Resolution: 150 m
Date Series: 20 October & 25 October 2008
Copyright: ESA (2008)
Flood Analysis: UNOSAT & ESA (FAIRE)
Rainfall Data: TRMM (NASA)
Date Series: 15-24 October 2008
Other GIS Data: GIST, USGS, WHO
Map Production: UNOSAT (28 October 2008)
| Source: | UNOSAT |
| Country: | CENTRAL AMERICA |
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