Flood Mapping Evaluation of Earth Observation (EO) data in respect to flooding allows a quick and consistent overview of large areas in high accuracy. Analyses from EO data improve loss estimation resulting in more efficient, faster and more accurate operation. Results also support estimation of flooding risk. Flood Mapping Product [...]

Soil Moisture Large area soil moisture retrieval by current/conventional ground based observations is limited. For such spatial and temporal highly variable dynamic properties, like soil moisture, microwave remote sensing techniques, offer good opportunities for spatial monitoring. The method for near surface soil moisture derivation, developed at the LMU Munich, Department of Geography, was enhanced by [...]

Snow Monitoring Snow has large effects in runoff and hydrology in major areas of Central Europe, especially in the Alps. The detailed knowledge of the snow cover can help to ascertain the water balance in observed areas and can improve flood forecast and prediction of stored water (Hydropower). [...]

Runoff and Energy Forecast of hydroelectric power production for the energy industry

Water Balance Modelling To provide spatial and temporal continuous information on the snow cover, the water balance is calculated using meteorological inputs and the parameters of the land surface by a physically model (PROMET). Meteo model inputs / NWPs enable weather station independent calculations and forecasts. The direct snow measurements from the stations and [...]