Sectors and Themes
Transport
Scale
National
Resource Type
Guidance and Frameworks
Analysis Tools
Expertise Level
Generalist
Language
English
Guidance
Publication with information on this model: http://www.nordicroads.com/wp-content/uploads/2…
Inputs Needed
Requires GIS
countries must provide their own data and request access to the tool
countries must provide their own data and request access to the tool
Outputs Provided
Maps and figures of roads vulnerable to different levels of flooding
Developer or Source
Danish Road Directorate
This method identifies flood sensitive areas in road networks. A blue spot is defined as a stretch of road where the likelihood of flooding is relatively high and where its consequences are significant. The Blue Spot methodology is applicable to any country if the required data are available.