Satellite detected water extent in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica as of 07 July 2024

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Time Period of the Dataset [?]
July 09, 2024-July 09, 2024 ... More
Modified [?]
9 July 2024
Dataset Added on HDX [?]
10 July 2024 Less
Expected Update Frequency
Never
Location
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States Virgin Islands
Source
UN Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT)
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Contributor
United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)
Methodology

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.

Caveats / Comments

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.
License
Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (CC BY-SA)
Tags
cyclones-hurricanes-typhoons
geodata
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Visibility
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