The weather-independent TerraSAR-X with its quick site access time of 2.5 days max. (2 days at 95% probability) to any point on Earth is an ideal data source for rapid mapping in case of natural or man-made disasters.

Accurate and up-to-date maps significantly support crisis response organisations during the actual crisis situation, as well as insurance services and liability / reinsurance businesses in fulfilling their follow-up responsibilities.

Floods are among the most frequent types of natural disasters in Europe.
Infoterra’s services – based on Earth observation, ancillary data and modelling techniques – reliably support responsible authorities. The service package consists of four complementary services:

• Using any available airborne and/or spaceborne Earth observation data as well as historical maps, the Mapping of Flood Events captures past flood events in a detailed map.
• Flood Hazard Maps display flooded and floodprone areas, damage potentials, and further parameters (e.g. spatial distribution of stream velocities and inundation depths) – simulated by using hydrologic models coupled with GIS software.
• Flood Risk Maps show economic losses and the spatial distribution of damage potentials for actual or for potential damages.
• The Flood Information System is an internet-based system that bundles any flood-related information for a specific area and enables an easy and quick information access to the users. A show case of an implemented system may be viewed at www.floodrisk.eu

Infoterra’s flood risk management services support decision-making on all administrative levels: from local rescue and emergency units and communal bodies to European institutions.

For further details, please download the brochure in English or German, in case of any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Infoterra's Customer Service Team at +49 7545 8 4344 or via eMail.