scientific consultancy cost benefit analysis
Abstract
Among other things, the implementation of this research contract serves to expand the core competencies of the BOKU and the Institute for Alpine Natural Hazards in the field of vulnerability research and investigations of dynamic risk systems. Following this goal, the following research questions arise as motives for the development of the project: By using various data available to the BMNT, the current practice of the KNU could be operationalised, which scientific challenges exist with regard to (a) the analysis of the damage potential, and (b) the question of the susceptibility of different damage potential categories to damage. In addition, it will be examined how investments in protective measures can be scientifically correctly mapped in the current low-interest period. The following steps are planned: Evaluation of the previous approach of the KNU of the Department of Water Resources Management and - based on a scientific desktop review - proposal of adaptations; in particular with regard to an automated evaluation of endangered objects, relevant damage functions as well as the question of the level of discounting. Further work includes the analysis of endangered objects with regard to number and type on the basis of geodatabases, as well as the sensitivity of the results obtained with regard to general and specific uncertainties, which have an immanent influence on the cost-benefit ratio.
keywords cost-benefit analysis exposure vulnerability flood protection
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Project staff
Sven Fuchs
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Sven Fuchs
sven.fuchs@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87117
Project Leader
01.12.2019 - 30.11.2020