Introduction to Catastrophe Risk Modelling: A Physics-Based Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009437387)

Focusing on the physics of the catastrophe process and addressed directly to advanced students, this innovative textbook quantifies dozens of perils, both natural and man-made, and covers the latest developments in catastrophe modelling. Combining basic statistics, applied physics, natural and environmental sciences, civil engineering, and psychology, the text remains at an introductory level, focusing on fundamental concepts for a comprehensive understanding of catastrophe phenomenology and risk quantification. A broad spectrum of perils are covered, including geophysical, hydrological, meteorological, climatological, biological, extraterrestrial, technological and socio-economic, as well as events caused by domino effects and global warming. Following industry standards, the text provides the necessary tools to develop a CAT model from hazard to loss assessment. Online resources include a CAT risk model starter-kit and a CAT risk modelling 'sandbox' with Python Jupyter tutorial. Every process, described by equations, (pseudo)codes and illustrations, is fully reproducible, allowing students to solidify knowledge through practice.

Author: Arnaud Mignan
ISBN-10: 1009437380
ISBN-13: 9781009437387
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2024
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.90w x 1.00d