Mapping social-ecological vulnerability to flooding [Elektronische Ressource] : a sub-national approach for Germany / von Marion Damm

Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Institut für Geodäsie und Geoinformatik Abteilung für Städtebau und Bodenordnung Mapping Social-Ecological Vulnerability to Flooding - A sub-national approach for Germany I n a u g u r a l - D i s s e r t a t i o n zur Erlangung des Grades Doktor Ingenieur (Dr.Ing.) der Hohen Landwirtschaftlichen Fakultät der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität zu Bonn vorgelegt am 14.09.2009 von Marion Damm aus München Referent: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Janos J. Bogardi Koreferent: Prof. Dr. Theo Kötter Tag der mündlichen Prüfung: 11.12.2009 Erscheinungsjahr: 2010 Diese Dissertation ist auf dem Hochschulschriftenserver der ULB Bonn unter http://hss.ulb.unibonn.de/diss_online elektronisch publiziert. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The writing of this dissertation has been one of the most significant academic challenges I have ever faced. Without the support, patience and guidance of the following people, this study would not have been completed. It is to them I owe my deepest gratitude: Prof. Janos Bogardi who undertook to act as my first supervisor despite his many other academic and professional commitments. His wisdom, knowledge and commitment to the highest standards strongly motivated me. Prof. Theo Kötter who was willing to take over the co-reference of this dissertation.