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Flood Water Identification near the City of Kaolack, Senegal
24 Sep 2007
Source: UNOSAT
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This map illustrates 
satellite detected flood water over the flood affected area near Kaolack, Senegal (depicted in red). Flood water analysis was made using a multitemporal composition of ASAR radar data recorded on 18 
September 2007 and 7 March 2006. The multitemporal composition was produced by ESA on behalf of the Space Charter. Additional MODIS terra data from September 2007 was used in this analysis. This flood 
detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. UNOSAT is collaborating with WFP and ITHACA in support to the humanitarian operation in West Africa.
<br/><br/>Map 
Scale for A3: 1:150,000
<br/>Projection: UTM 28 North
<br/>Datum: WGS-84
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This map illustrates satellite detected flood water over the flood affected area near Kaolack, Senegal (depicted in red). Flood water analysis was made using a multitemporal composition of ASAR radar data recorded on 18 September 2007 and 7 March 2006. The multitemporal composition was produced by ESA on behalf of the Space Charter. Additional MODIS terra data from September 2007 was used in this analysis. This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. UNOSAT is collaborating with WFP and ITHACA in support to the humanitarian operation in West Africa.

Map Scale for A3: 1:150,000
Projection: UTM 28 North
Datum: WGS-84
Satellite Data : ASAR (WSM)
Copyright : European Space Agency (ESA) 2007
Radar Dates: 7/3/06 & 18/9/07
Sensor Resolution: 150 m
Radar Processing: ESA
Flood Analysis: UNOSAT, ESA
GIS Data: NGA, USGS, SALB, GIST
Map Production: UNOSAT (24 Sept.07)
Senegal - This map illustrates satellite detected flood water over the flood affected area near Kaolack, Senegal (depicted in red). Flood water analysis was made using a multitemporal composition of ASAR radar data recorded on 18 September 2007 and 7 March 2006. The multitemporal composition was produced by ESA on behalf of the Space Charter. Additional MODIS terra data from September 2007 was used in this analysis. This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. UNOSAT is collaborating with WFP and ITHACA in support to the humanitarian operation in West Africa.

Map Scale for A3: 1:150,000
Projection: UTM 28 North
Datum: WGS-84
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