Loss of life estimation – Review, developments and challenges

Autor: Jonkman S.N. (Bas), Maaskant B. (Bob), Kolen B. (Bas), Needham J.T. (Jason)
Jazyk: English<br />French
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: E3S Web of Conferences, Vol 7, p 06004 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2267-1242
DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/20160706004
Popis: This paper presents an overview and review of methods developed for loss of life estimation in flood risk assessment. These methods range from empirical to simulation based approaches that are used to support flood risk analyses and emergency management. Similarities and differences between the modelling approaches, input and output types and applications are discussed. Challenges to the field are summarized, including empirical data collection for validation and benchmarking and comparison studies.
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