An Integrated Framework for Automatic Flood Mitigation at the Watershed Scale
Conference
Bian, L, Verma, V, Yin, Z et al. (2023). An Integrated Framework for Automatic Flood Mitigation at the Watershed Scale
. 58-66. 10.1061/9780784485002.006
Bian, L, Verma, V, Yin, Z et al. (2023). An Integrated Framework for Automatic Flood Mitigation at the Watershed Scale
. 58-66. 10.1061/9780784485002.006
The conventional approaches for flood mitigation can be divided into two categories, namely structure approaches and non-structural approaches. However, both measures have their limits, such as local-scale impact, high cost of implementation, and limited capability to address flood hazards financially. In order to overcome these limits, this paper demonstrates an effective framework of low impact development (LID) in preventing urban flooding at the watershed scale. A practical watershed in Houston, TX, was chosen as a case study. The strategies provided based on the framework shows the maximum potential for flood mitigation and improvement of rainfall-runoff performance. Furthermore, the placements of LID facilities maximize the benefits of flood reduction near to the flood control locations.
