Digital elevation models of territories under risk in Caucasus region-Armenia

Abstract

In this paper results of international team from BFU and YSU in the frames of NATO Project NATO CLG: ESP.EAP.CLG. 983876) are described. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for selected areas of Armenia with high level of risk where natural disasters such as grounds sedimentation, landslides, mudflows, earthquakes are periodically happen, is generated. DEM can be used to create regional system for monitoring natural disasters (to control topographic changes on the territories with high level of risk) on the territory of Armenia. Tools such as InSAR systems, systems of mathematical models, GIS technologies and mathematical algorithm for processing satellite images are used. The results of monitoring and modeling can be periodically introduced to local authorities to take measures in order to prevent probable natural disasters impact on population and communications.