Database of Hydrologically-driven Slope Failures. : MUMOLADE: Multiscale Modelling of Landslides and Debris Flows; Seventh Framework Programme ; : WORK PACKAGE 4 - Model tests, case studies and best practice; : Work Package Leader: UNOTT : GRANT AGREEMENT NO.: 289911
This report aims on the development of a database-design ( best practice ) for hydrologic driven landslides, which meet the specific needs of testing and evaluating advanced numeric simulation models. In a first step, the various landslide types and transport processes are described and defined to avoid misunderstandings; customary classifications are discussed. Furthermore a brief general overview of methods and model approaches to determine landslide susceptibility and the mass transport processes is provided.
Landslide inventories and case studies, which are the main data sources, usually don t aim on testing model approaches. The expectable information content of these sources is briefly discussed and considered in the database design. Attributes, according to landslide relevant parameters are defined and described with respect to the inherent information. It is noted, that the assessment of the data quality is important to interpret data inaccuracy and its impact on model results. Based on the suggested attributes, a simple approach for a targeted search for suitable datasets according to the requirements of specific model approaches is introduced. Selected event documentations of landslide events in Austria are enclosed.
