Spatial rainfall distribution in flood modelling

Adam BaylisResearch Scientist21 September 2015

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Our challenge

Benefits of a more complicated approachMinimal increase in modelling costs

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Possible solutions

Improved screening toolsAutomate parts of the processImportant samples / re-sampling

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Bonus challenge

synthetic spatial rainfallWeather radar and raingauges available

Varying qualityVarying temporal resolutionVarying length of recordIrregularly spaced