Generation of spatially consistent rainfall data: refinement and testing of simplified models

This project established new tools for simulating rainfall data to support continuous rainfall-runoff simulations.

• From: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 12 February 2021

• Category: Understanding risks from all sources of flooding
• Topics: Big data, Flood forecasting, Flood risk assessment, Meteorology, Understanding physical processes
• Project status: Completed
• Project code: FD2103
• Date of completion: 31 August 2001

Documents

Generation of spatially consistent rainfall data: refinement and testing of simplified models - final report (40 KB) WORD

Generation of spatially consistent rainfall data: refinement and testing of simplified models - technical report (4 MB) PFD

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Details

This project aimed to provide a new generation of tools for simulating rainfall data series using new sources of data such as radar. These can be used to support new ways of estimating floods based on continuous simulation of rainfall and runoff.

The results presented two important developments in method to resolve issues associated with using generally available rain gauge data.

The project started in 2000 and was completed in 2001 at a cost of £62,525.

Published 12 February 2021