P1A 7Flood prediction

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Flood Prediction

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The process of forecasting when and where floods are likely to occur, as well as their potential magnitude.

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Weather Satellites

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Satellites equipped with instruments to monitor atmospheric conditions and surface features relevant to weather and flood forecasting.

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Weather Radar

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A system that uses radio waves to detect precipitation and track its movement.

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Supercomputers

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High-performance computers capable of processing complex data sets for tasks like climate modeling and weather forecasting.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water (rain, snow, etc.) falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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Vegetation

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The plants in a particular area, which can affect soil moisture and runoff.

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Soil Conditions

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The state of the soil, including its moisture content, which influences how much water it can absorb.

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Inundation Maps

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Maps that show areas that are likely to be flooded, often including the depth and extent of potential flooding.

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Flood Hydrographs

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Graphs that show how the discharge or water level of a river changes over time, typically in response to rainfall.

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Lag Time

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The time delay between the peak of rainfall and the peak discharge or river level during a flood event.