SAG-30806 Hydrological Modelling; Theory and Practice

Vak

Studiepunten 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

HWM-20806 Hydrogeology

Continuation courses:

HWM-31806 Technical Concepts in Integrated Water Management

Contents:

Computer models are often used to study the behavior of hydrological processes. This course is an introduction to the use of modeling techniques in hydrology. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects. The theoretical part consists of an overview of important general concepts (types of mathematical models, numerical schemes, numerical errors, inverse modeling ...) and a focus on a particular much used technique (finite elements). Hydrological aspects (mass fluxes and balance, scales of variation, parameter uncertainty ...) will be highlighted.
The second part consists of a 'hands on' exercise. During this practical, the student will familiarize in the use of common commercial software packages in hydrology. Furthermore, special attention will be given to topics like model definition, boundary conditions, schematization, sensitivity analyses, calibration and scenario studies. Finally, a modeling case study will be carried out in a self sufficient manner.

Aims:

The aim is to get an overview of theoretical and practical aspects of hydrological modeling.

Activities:

Studying course material, familiarize with the software package, used, self sufficiently setup a modeling case study.

Examination:

Written exam and a practical report must be handed in.

Literature:

Course material.