Advanced search
Publication Cover
Urban Water Journal Volume 6, 2009 - Issue 5
Submit an article Journal homepage
581
Views
18
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Research articles

URBAS: forecasting and management of flash floods in urban areas

T. Einfalt hydro & meteo GmbH & Co. KG, Breite Str. 6–8, D-23552, Luebeck, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
,
F. Hatzfeld Hydrotec GmbH, Bachstr. 62–64, D-52066, Aachen, Germany
,
A. Wagner Deutscher Wetterdienst, Albin-Schwaiger-Weg 10, D-82383, Hohenpeissenberg, Germany
,
J. Seltmann Deutscher Wetterdienst, Albin-Schwaiger-Weg 10, D-82383, Hohenpeissenberg, Germany
,
D. Castro Fachhochschule Aachen, Fachbereich Architektur, Kalverbenden 6, D-52066, Aachen, Germany
&
S. Frerichs Fachhochschule Aachen, Fachbereich Architektur, Kalverbenden 6, D-52066, Aachen, Germany
Pages 369-374 | Received 31 Jul 2008, Accepted 05 Jan 2009, Published online: 24 Sep 2009
 
Sample our Earth Sciences journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days

Abstract

Recent studies on climate change indicate a growing frequency and intensity of flash flood events in western Europe. Flash floods are caused by extreme local precipitation. The URBAS project is concentrating on the urban occurrence of flash floods in Germany. URBAS has as a main objective to increase the preparedness and the range of possible actions of urban actors (e.g. communities, public enterprises) before and during rare small-scale flood events. Within URBAS the meteorological parameters, runoff and damage of flash floods are investigated. Innovative and feasible actions and precautionary measures at a reasonable cost-value-ratio are to be developed.

Log in via your institution

Access through your institution

Log in to Taylor & Francis Online

Restore content access

Restore content access for purchases made as guest
Purchase options * Save for later

PDF download + Online access

  • 48 hours access to article PDF & online version
  • Article PDF can be downloaded
  • Article PDF can be printed
USD 61.00 Add to cart

Issue Purchase

  • 30 days online access to complete issue
  • Article PDFs can be downloaded
  • Article PDFs can be printed
USD 239.00 Add to cart

* Local tax will be added as applicable

Related Research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.