Topography-based analysis of Hurricane Katrina inundation of New Orleans
January 1, 2007
The ready availability of high-resolution, high-accuracy elevation data proved valuable for development of topographybased products to determine rough estimates of the inundation of New Orleans, La., from Hurricane Katrina. Because of its high level of spatial detail and vertical accuracy of elevation measurements, light detection and ranging (lidar) remote sensing is an excellent mapping technology for use in low-relief hurricane-prone coastal areas.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Topography-based analysis of Hurricane Katrina inundation of New Orleans |
DOI | 10.3133/cir13063G |
Authors | Dean Gesch |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Circular |
Series Number | 1306 |
Index ID | cir13063G |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wetlands Research Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |