Floodplain Mapping using HEC-RAS and ArcView GIS.ppt

Floodplain Mapping using HEC-RAS and ArcView GIS Eric Tate Francisco Olivera David Maidment Outline Motivation and Objectives HEC-RAS Hydraulic Model Stream Cross-Section Mapping GIS Data Models 3-D Terrain Modeling Floodplain Mapping Map-Based Hydrology and Hydraulics Motivation: Why map floodplains in GIS? Computer automation results in time and resource savings versus manual floodplain plotting Flood insurance rate determination Economic impact analysis and flood early warning systems Design of drainage control structures, including storm drains, culverts, and bridges Objectives