Leicestershire, UK – 3D terrain data from aerial mapping company Bluesky is being used to upgrade the first national climate change flood model for Great Britain. Created by Ambiental Risk Analytics as part of its climate change adaptation product range the FloodFutures map brings together the latest river flow, rainfall, storm surge and climate change predictions and addresses all major sources of flooding.
Providing insight into future flood hazards in order to reduce damage and risk to lives and property, FloodFutures utilises Bluesky’s photogrammetrically derived 3D terrain data (Digital Terrain Model / DTM) which covers the whole of England, Scotland and Wales.
“The impact of global warming and rising sea levels is intensifying, and the UK is witnessing higher temperatures and changing rainfall patterns resulting in more intense storms, more extreme flash flooding and more frequent droughts,” commented Rob Carling, Channel Sales Manager, Ambiental Risk Analytics. “As the risk of flooding increases and the impact of flood events becomes more severe, we are intensifying our research and development and the partnership with Bluesky will underpin the creation and promotion of our evolving Climate Suite products.”
FloodFutures, part of Ambiental’s Climate Suite, addresses all major sources of flooding for current and future emissions scenarios – including rivers, tidal, and surface water (which is also known as pluvial flooding). Ten flood scenarios are presented, allowing a quick assessment of risk in relation to physical infrastructure, environmental features and population. Information is provided for the present day, and three different climate scenarios (low, medium and high emissions) in three future epochs (2020s, 2050s and 2080s). This release of the FloodFutures range is based on UKCP climate predictions.
“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Ambiental having worked together on previous flood map products,” added Rachel Tidmarsh, Managing Director of Bluesky International. “By incorporating up-to-date and accurate terrain mapping with Ambiental’s sophisticated modelling software and techniques ensures we are supplying the best intelligence for flood risk assessments.”
Ambiental’s FloodFutures data together with Ireland Flood Map data will soon be available for engineering consultants, property developers and asset managers, for example, to view, purchase and download from Bluesky’s online Mapshop.
CONTACTS:
Laura Eddy – Marketing Co-ordinator, Bluesky, +44 (0) 1530 518518, [email protected]
Robert Peel – Editorial Contact, Spatially Aware, +44 (0) 1666 823306, [email protected]
https://www.bluesky-world.com/
About Bluesky International
Bluesky International is the leading aerial survey and geographic data company in the UK producing and maintaining seamless digital aerial photography and height data on a national scale in both Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Bluesky also undertakes bespoke surveys, including LiDAR, for a range of public and private sector clients.
Bluesky International operates a range of aircraft and sensors including three Ultracam Eagle Mark 3s, a CityMapper which allows the simultaneous collection of vertical and oblique imagery as well as LiDAR data, and a Galaxy LiDAR which is mounted with a thermal sensor and survey grade camera. These systems put Bluesky International in the enviable position of being able to provide customers with unique and cost-effective geospatial solutions.
As well as being an established and respected aerial survey company Bluesky International is also highly innovative and continually strives to develop new products and services by embracing new technology and methods. This has resulted in the development of some unique products such as the National Tree Map (NTM).
These datasets underpin long term contracts with local and central governments and many major blue-chip companies from a range of market sectors including financial services, utilities, telecoms, web portals, construction and environment. Bluesky International has offices in the UK, US, Republic of Ireland and a dedicated production centre in India.
https://www.bluesky-world.com/
About Ambiental Risk Analytics
Ambiental Risk Analytics is a global specialist in environmental hazard intelligence, predictive analytics and risk management.
A company of Royal HaskoningDHV, Ambiental provides flood forecasting systems using flood modelling techniques that support better decision-making around flood and climate risk management by predicting the location and severity of flooding, preventing damage, and protecting people, property and assets.
Ambiental produces environmental hazard alerting systems, flood maps, data sets, catastrophe models, flood forecasting systems and environmental reports internationally.
