Ferrier G Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Geography, Environment
Department of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK
Ferrier main research interests are in the development of new remote sensing methods to improve understanding of geological and environmental processes. His research seeks to develop new insights into environmental processes and anthropogenic related effects on the environment at a wide range of spatial and temporal scales using novel monitoring and mapping methodologies. His research approach is interdisciplinary, highly applied and internationally focused.
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Author(s): Ferrier G, Milan D, Yew CK and PopeRJ
Many urban areas are located in flat, low lying coastal areas with outdated, inadequate sewer networks. Flooding is a major problem in such urban areas worldwide with consequent severe economic impacts. Many current monitoring approaches are based on ground-based visual mapping and household flooding surveys which are expensive, time-consuming and often produce inaccurate and spatially incomplete results. Low-cost methodologies that can rapidly assess the scale and identify the reasons causing these flood events at minimal cost are therefore urgently required. This study has evaluated the capability of an integrated remote sensing and geographical information system based approach to provide complete coverage of the critical information on the spatial extent... view moreĀ»