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UPDATE: Flood Waters over the Affected Regions of Omusati, Oshikoto & Oshana, Namibia 19 March 2008
20 Mar 2008
Source: UNOSAT
This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters over 
the affected Regions of Omusati, Oshikoto & Oshana, Namibia, as of 19 March 2008. Flooded areas have been sorted into 2 classes: Red areas represent standing flood waters identified with a high 
degree of confidence; and Blue areas represent pre-flood water levels in July-November 2007. Estimates for flooded areas per constituency have been calculated in km2. Flood analysis was made using 
ENVISAT-ASAR data (WSM) recorded on 19 March 2008.This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field.
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This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters over the affected Regions of Omusati, Oshikoto & Oshana, Namibia, as of 19 March 2008. Flooded areas have been sorted into 2 classes: Red areas represent standing flood waters identified with a high degree of confidence; and Blue areas represent pre-flood water levels in July-November 2007. Estimates for flooded areas per constituency have been calculated in km2. Flood analysis was made using ENVISAT-ASAR data (WSM) recorded on 19 March 2008.This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field.
Namibia - This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters over the affected Regions of Omusati, Oshikoto & Oshana, Namibia, as of 19 March 2008. Flooded areas have been sorted into 2 classes: Red areas represent standing flood waters identified with a high degree of confidence; and Blue areas represent pre-flood water levels in July-November 2007. Estimates for flooded areas per constituency have been calculated in km2. Flood analysis was made using ENVISAT-ASAR data (WSM) recorded on 19 March 2008.This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field.



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Source:UNOSAT
Country:Namibia
Link to high-Res:File size: 3.101 MB
Link to mid-Res:File size: 1.155 MB
Other map information:Satellite Data : ENVISAT ASAR (WSM) Resolution: 150m
Radar Dates: 19 March 2008 & 20 July 2007
Copyright: ESA
Flood Analysis: UNOSAT
Rainfall Data: TRMM (NASA)
Resolution: 0.25 deg
Hydrology Data : HydroSheds (USGS)
Other GIS Data: NGA, USGS, SALB, UNJLC
Map Production : UNOSAT (20 March 2008)
Co-ordinate System:WSG84 Geographic
Top left (X-value):14.5
Top left (Y-value):-17.5
Bottom Right (X-value):17
Bottom Right (Y-value):-18.5
Centre Longitude:-18
Centre latitude:15.75
KML: Link to KML file


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