Potcoava, Mariana - Camelia 
  
CONCLUSION 
The analysis of 3-day mode ERS - 1 SAR images allowed a flood evolution cartography with a satisfactory accuracy for 
a field processes analysis and enabled an accurate description of flood dynamics. The comparison between this method 
and conventional mapping techniques shows the usefulness of SAR data in producing a quick and effective cartography 
of flood evolution. 
Moreover, the high radiometric resolution ERS SAR image shows that multi-temporal SAR data can also be used for 
precise cartography, in particular for regions where adverse meteorological conditions make the use of optical space or 
air borne instruments difficult. This methodology can be applied in water utilisation and management of flood like an 
instrument of estimation and prognosis. 
Following the results presented after researcher carried out, there was worked out the methodology to delimitate by the 
water occupied surfaces from optical and radar satellite images. 
This study has underlined important aspects that must be considered in applications of integration of ERS SAR and 
LANDSAT - TM data. The use of integrated optical and radar data during exceptional hydrological conditions 
demonstrates that operational use of this data can be envisaged in flood applications. 
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