Remote Sensing and GIS

As technology progresses, satellites increasingly offer a reliable source of spatially distributed
information on a variety of environmental variables. By using the reflective properties of the
earth’s surface and atmosphere, it is possible to monitor (among others) vegetative cover,
rainfall, land surface temperature and actual evapotranspiration through time. Sensors like
Landsat ETM, MODIS, NPP VIIRS and Sentinel offer a range of options on different spatial and
temporal scales. HydroRift makes use of open-access datasets like these in consultancy studies,
for operational decision support systems, and for feeding, calibrating and validating hydrological
models.

Remote Sensing

Satellites now provide an archive of imagery that covers multiple decades. These extensive
historical records allow us to identify trends and spatial patterns in different factors associated
with water resource management, such as water supply, water consumption and crop growth. We
analyze these trends and patterns to support policy makers in identifying appropriate measures at
different locations in their management area. A number of satellites pass over quite frequently,
making their data especially useful for operational decision support systems. We collect these
data as soon as it comes available, process it using our models, and disseminate the resulting
information to the end user of the system

Online GIS & Mapping

Development of managed online GIS database- and water information systems focusing on
information provision and decision support. Development of custom built Python scripts. Data
repositories and online GIS systems including quality management. Functionality for different
levels of users.

Spatial modeling

Analysis of spatially distributed hydrological conditions and assessment of disaster risks on
broad scales covering river basins or entire regions. GIS based hydrological modeling using
Python scripts, runoff and erosion analysis for flood risk assessments and erosion quantification.

Drone surveys and mapping

Aerial surveys for fast and cost effective acquisition of detailed land cover and topographic
datasets to be utilized for further image analysis using drones.

Independent Hydro And Environmental Consultancy