ABSTRACT
The article presents the trends in non-invasive monitoring of flood levees using a variety of photogrammetry and remote sensing technologies. Referring to those solutions of the SAFEDAM project is introduced in this article. The aim of the SAFEDAM project is the creation of system for levees monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles (equipped with light LiDAR unit, multispectral and/or thermal camera), optical and radar satellite imagery and archival aerial imagery. Multi-sourced and multi-temporal data allow to evalute the levees condition. A comprehensive IT system enables the collection, automatic data analysis and visualization for hydrological services and crisis management professionals. Its implementation will ensure effective management of flood risk. SAFADAM complements the already implemented projects of flood protection in Poland such as ISOK. The project is financed by National Centre for Research and Development in Defense, Security Programme