Short course/CPD

Modelling Hydrological Systems

This is a five day course

 

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Course overview

Change is an inherent characteristic of any natural environmental system. Recent increases in the rate, scale and complexity of human-environment interactions has reinforced the usefulness of simulation models as a means of predicting environmental change and of assessing the possible impacts on environmental systems. This unit provides an introduction to the development and use of simulation models in hydrology.

 
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Course fee:

  • £1400 - Standard. 20% discount for Cranfield alumni, 10% discount for colleagues of alumni
  • £1340 - Professional/trade association discount
  • £1280 - Multiple bookings* 
*Minimum of five delegates.

Accommodation fee:

Accommodation is not included in the price.

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How to register

To request a place on this course, please complete the online Registration Form. 

 

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Accreditation

This course is accredited for CIWEM CPD.

Course description

  • The role of modelling: Objectives and concepts. Types of models. Model components
  • Modelling procedures: problem definition, boundary identification, data requirements, calibration and validation
  • Designing a conceptual model. Use of simulation software to implement a simple model
  • Rainfall-runoff models: conceptual models, unit hydrograph models, mechanistic catchment models
  • Sensitivity analysis, parameterisation, calibration, validation, and evaluation
  • Case studies on the use of hydrological models
  • Assignment: Application of a model to investigate the impacts of change on a hydrological system.

On successful completion of this module the delegate will be able to:

1. Design a simple conceptual model of any hydrological system.
2. Formally identify the structure of a model to represent a specified hydrological system.
3. Select between alternative approaches to catchment modelling.
4. Critically evaluate the usefulness of a model.
5. Design, construct and apply a hydrological model to meet stated objectives.

 
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