Simulation and Visualization of Flood and Drought events in Urban Areas

2020 and 2021 have seen an unprecedented number of natural disasters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 2020 was the 5th warmest year ever recorded with a record number of tropical storms and wildfires throughout North America. Considering only 2020, the cost of these weather and climate disasters is estimated at 22 billion USD dollars [1]. Often these catastrophic events occur without warning and therefore cannot be prevented. However, proactive measures can be taken to mitigate risks and minimize damage. The objective of this project is to inform decisions in preventive measures and policy-making relating to natural disasters. Of particular interest are flood and drought event plaguing the Greater Montreal Area (GMA) in recent years.

Faculty Supervisor:

Charalambos Poullis;Brigitte Jaumard

Student:

Partner:

Presagis Canada Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program: