Exploring the effects of urbanization on flooding behavior

Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Senior

Major

Computer Science

Minor

Data Analytics

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Dr. Haluk Centin

Presentation Format

Poster Presentation

Abstract/Description

This study sought to explore the effects of urbanization on the average annual depth of nearby rivers, utilizing a geographic information system (GIS) involving the ArcGIS Pro software and three datasets: United States Geological Survey (USGS) water data, USGS “Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection” (LCMAP) data, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) annual precipitation data. A simple ratio between change in average annual river depth and change in urbanization was created and observed. Finally, the study ratio was compared to the ratio between change in precipitation and change in urbanization. ArcGIS Pro greatly aided in the processing and display of this data. This study found that urbanization had minimal effect on Covington, Kentucky, after considering changes in precipitation.

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Earth and Environmental Sciences Poster Session

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Exploring the effects of urbanization on flooding behavior

This study sought to explore the effects of urbanization on the average annual depth of nearby rivers, utilizing a geographic information system (GIS) involving the ArcGIS Pro software and three datasets: United States Geological Survey (USGS) water data, USGS “Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection” (LCMAP) data, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) annual precipitation data. A simple ratio between change in average annual river depth and change in urbanization was created and observed. Finally, the study ratio was compared to the ratio between change in precipitation and change in urbanization. ArcGIS Pro greatly aided in the processing and display of this data. This study found that urbanization had minimal effect on Covington, Kentucky, after considering changes in precipitation.