3-Remote Sensing in Urban Hydrology.

Abstract

The use of remote sensing in studies related to urban hydrology has been widely recognized since the inception of these techniques, particularly in the last two decades, which have seen tremendous urbanization globally. As a result, a bulk of literature is available on the subject. This paper provides in brief a gist of the current applications of remote sensing in urban hydrology, particularly in Indian context, and addresses a range of issues related to urban hydrological systems with a greater emphasis on determination of impervious areas and runoff volumes and rates.