Methods, Techniques and Sensors for Precision Flood Monitoring Through Remote Sensing

In this chapter we introduce the subject matter of the book, highlighting the many aspects of signal and image processing, modelling and interpretation involved in the production of high-precision flood maps from remotely sensed data. For each field linked to the flood mapping activity, we summarize some basic definitions and research aspects, reviewing briefly some of the most recent applications and citing appropriate literature. We then introduce organically the subjects treated in each of the following chapters.