Satellite Detected Water Extent in Maheshkhali, Chakaria and Cox'S Bazar Sadar Upazilas

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About this dataset

This map illustrates satellite-detected surface water extent around Maheshkhali, Chakaria and Cox'S Bazar Sadar Upazilas in the District of Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division in the south eastern part of Bangladesh as detected by a TerraSAR-X image acquired on the 1st June 2017. A total of ~20,000 ha of lands seem to be affected with flood waters. Some of the affected lands are mainly agricultural fields. The analysis of this satellite image reveals also that about 100 km of roads with mainly tertiary roads seem to be also potentially affected. We can also estimate, within this map extent and using the WorldPop data, about 265,000 people living in flood affected zones. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.

Documentation

UNOSAT datasets and maps are produced using a variety of methods. In general, analysts closely review satellite imagery, often comparing two or more images together, and determine notable changes between the images. For damage assessments, refugee or IDP assessments, and similar analyses, these changes are then manually documented in the vector data by the analyst. For flood extractions, landcover mapping and similar analyses, a variety of automated remote sensing techniques are used to extract the relevant information which is then reviewed and revised as necessary by the analyst. In all cases, resulting data is then loaded into a standardized UNOSAT geodatabase and exported asshapefiles for dissemination. This is a preliminary assessment and has not yet been validated in the field. It is important to consider the characteristics of the source imagery used in the analyses when interpreting results. For damage assessments it should be noted that only significant damage to the structural integrity of the buildings analyzed can be seen in imagery, while minor damage such as cracks or holes may not be visible at all. For flood extractions using radar data it is important to note that urban areas and highly vegetated areas may mask the flood signature and result in underestimation of flood waters. Users with specific questions or concerns should contact unosat@unitar.org to seek clarification.

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