Abstract

Areas with hydroelectric potential on the Doce river watershed
Track: Water Resources
Authors: Micael de Souza Fraga, Renan Ferreira

One of the tools is growing in implantation studies of hydroelectric dams and reservoirs is the Geographic Information System. In this study we used ArcGIS software to identify areas favorable to the construction of reservoirs for hydropower generation in the catchment area of the river Doce - ES - Brazil. For this, was considered topographical data, hydrological and environmental pertaining to the study area. The software allowed find areas agile and effective form.