Dataset

Satellite Detected Surface Waters Extent and Evolution in Niamey, Niger

Surface Water, Water Quantity (Supply, Recharge)NigerUnited Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), The Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), United Nations Satellite Centre

Dataset Objective

To map out satellite-detected surface waters extent in Niamey and surroundings.

Context

The map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent and evolution over Niamey and surroundings in Niger as observed from the Sentinel-1 images acquired on 14 and 26 August 2017

What is included

Dataset consists of analysis of surface water extent, surface water area in hectares, water class i.e. flood water, water change and field validation status.

Collection Methods

Satellite imagery data observed from the Sentinel-1 images.