20240046639. METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE EXTENT AND RECURRENCE OF NATURAL EVENTS simplified abstract (LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (LIST))

METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE EXTENT AND RECURRENCE OF NATURAL EVENTS

Organization Name

LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (LIST)

Inventor(s)

Renaud Hostache of Esch/Alzette (LU)

Marco Chini of Esch/Alzette (LU)

Patrick Matgen of Esch/Alzette (LU)

Marina Zingaro of Esch/Alzette (LU)

METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE EXTENT AND RECURRENCE OF NATURAL EVENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240046639 titled 'METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE EXTENT AND RECURRENCE OF NATURAL EVENTS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for quantifying the extent and recurrence of a predetermined natural event, such as a flooding event, in a geographical area. This method is designed to work even in the absence of reliable data from sensors on the ground where the natural event develops. Instead, it relies on remote sensing data, such as satellite imagery, and data processing, utilizing computational models based on accurate remote sensing of the area under consideration.

• The method quantifies the extent and recurrence of a natural event in a geographical area.
• It can be applied to various natural events, such as flooding.
• The method does not require reliable data from ground sensors.
• It utilizes remote sensing data, such as satellite imagery.
• Data processing and computational models are used to analyze the remote sensing data.
• The method is based on accurate remote sensing of the area under consideration.

Potential Applications:

• Monitoring and quantifying the extent and recurrence of flooding events.
• Assessing the impact of natural events on a geographical area.
• Providing early warning systems for natural events.

Problems Solved:

• Lack of reliable data from ground sensors in areas where natural events occur.
• Difficulty in quantifying the extent and recurrence of natural events.
• Limited ability to assess the impact of natural events on a geographical area.

Benefits:

• Provides a method for quantifying natural events without relying on ground sensors.
• Utilizes remote sensing data, which can be obtained from satellite imagery.
• Enables accurate assessment of the extent and recurrence of natural events.
• Facilitates the development of early warning systems for natural events.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method for quantifying the extent and recurrence of a predetermined natural event, such as a flooding event, in a geographical area, in particular in spite of the absence of reliable data from sensors on the ground where the natural event develops. the method relies on remote sensing data, such as satellite imagery, and data processing, and reaps the benefits of computational models based on accurate remote sensing of the area under consideration.