Sustainable Natural Hazard Management in Alpine Environments

Book Overview

Global Change and Natural Hazards: New Challenges, New Strategies.- Flood Forecasting for the River Inn.- Runoff and bedload transport modelling for flood hazard assessment in small alpine catchments - the PROMAB model.- Modelling peak runoff in small Alpine catchments based on area properties and system status.- Process-based investigations and monitoring of deep-seated landslides.- Alpine tourist destinations #x2013; a safe haven in turbulent times? #x2013; Exploring travellers#x2019; perception of risks and events of damage.- Protective measures against natural hazards #x2013; are they worth their costs?.- Analysing Decision Mechanisms for Natural Hazard Management.- Alternative Risk Transfer and Alternative Risk Financing.- Risk management.- Laser scanning - a paradigm change in topographic data acquisition for natural hazard management.- Improving Safety in Alpine Regions through a combination of GSM/GPRS with satellite communication, GIS, and robust positioning technology.- Pros and cons of four years experience of alpS.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642424759
• ISBN13: 9783642424755
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 403 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"