Scoping of broad scale modelling hydrology programme

This project set out the scope and plans for the Defra and Environment Agency research programme focused on broad scale modelling

• 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: Climate change, Flood forecasting, Flood risk assessment, Hydrology, Modelling, Sea level rise, Strategy and planning, Understanding physical processes
• Project status: Completed
• Project code: FD2104
• Date of completion: 30 November 2001

Documents

Scoping of broad scale modelling hydrology programme - technical report (349KB) PDF

Scoping of broad scale modelling hydrology programme - final report (100KB) PDF

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Details

This project scoped out the long-term strategy for the Defra / Environment Agency research programme focusing on broad scale modelling in hydrology. Broad scale modelling means developing models capable of making predictions for whole catchments and over long periods. It also takes into account factors such as variations in climate and how the land is used or managed.

The project reviewed existing documentation and consulted leading researchers to develop a short-term research programme covering people’s immediate needs. It also looked at a more fundamental and strategic 5-10 year programme.

The project started in 2001 and was completed the same year at a cost of £21,600.

Published 12 February 2021