ANALYSIS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RESEARCHING THE FLOOD SITUATION USING EARTH REMOTE SENSING DATA

Remote sensing plays a vital role in the rapid monitoring and forecasting of floods. Satellite data allows for the coverage of large areas, the rapid identification of flood zones, and the assessment of the scale of an event, which is especially important in hard-to-reach regions. A key advantage of remote sensing is the ability to obtain data regardless of weather conditions or time of day. For example, radar systems can image through cloud cover and at night, which is particularly useful during rapidly developing floods. Various types of satellite sensors make it possible not only to record flooded areas but also to analyze water levels in rivers and reservoirs, as well as soil moisture and vegetation conditions.