IT infrastructure enabling open access for flood risk preparedness in South Africa

作者: D Umuhoza , C Parbhoo , B Cwela , P Shabangu , D Moodley

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摘要: The paper focuses on the information technology infrastructure required for evaluation and monitoring of risk relating to floods in South Africa. It may be argued that context developing countries, flood preparedness is more valuable than actual response a disaster. looks at this informal semi-formal settlements. An proposed will allow decision makers alerted possible high areas, so doing maximise preparedness.

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