Loss of life estimation-Review, developments and challenges

Conference Paper (2016)
Author(s)

S.N. Jonkman (TU Delft - Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk)

B. Maaskant (HKV Lijn in Water)

Bas Kolen (TU Delft - Safety and Security Science, HKV Lijn in Water)

J. T Jason Needham (USACE Risk Management Center)

Research Group
Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk
Copyright
© 2016 Sebastiaan N. Jonkman, B. Maaskant, B. Kolen, J. T Jason Needham
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20160706004
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Publication Year
2016
Language
English
Copyright
© 2016 Sebastiaan N. Jonkman, B. Maaskant, B. Kolen, J. T Jason Needham
Research Group
Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk
Volume number
7
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Abstract

This paper presents an overview and review of methods developed for loss of life estimation in flood risk assessment. These methods range from empirical to simulation based approaches that are used to support flood risk analyses and emergency management. Similarities and differences between the modelling approaches, input and output types and applications are discussed. Challenges to the field are summarized, including empirical data collection for validation and benchmarking and comparison studies.