Sustainable Natural Hazard Management in Alpine Environments

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Veulliet, Eric. (Editor), Johann, Stötter. (Editor), Weck-Hannemann, Hannelore. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edition:1st ed. 2009.
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03229-5
Table of Contents:
  • Global Change and Natural Hazards: New Challenges, New Strategies
  • Flood Forecasting for the River Inn
  • Runoff and bedload transport modelling for flood hazard assessment in small alpine catchments - the PROMAB model
  • Modelling peak runoff in small Alpine catchments based on area properties and system status
  • Process-based investigations and monitoring of deep-seated landslides
  • Alpine tourist destinations #x2013; a safe haven in turbulent times? #x2013; Exploring travellers#x2019; perception of risks and events of damage
  • Protective measures against natural hazards #x2013; are they worth their costs?
  • Analysing Decision Mechanisms for Natural Hazard Management
  • Alternative Risk Transfer and Alternative Risk Financing
  • Risk management
  • Laser scanning - a paradigm change in topographic data acquisition for natural hazard management
  • Improving Safety in Alpine Regions through a combination of GSM/GPRS with satellite communication, GIS, and robust positioning technology
  • Pros and cons of four years experience of alpS.