Flood Hydrology for Non-Specialists

Cost: 
€320.00
Duration: 
1 day

An introduction to hydrological processes involved when river flows are high. The purpose is to introduce some of the standard techniques used when carrying out flood design studies but in the context of the flow processes involved so that some understanding of the limitations, as well as the strengths, of these techniques will be developed. The course covers the main methods, including but excludes more specialised topics such as application to small, urban or permeable catchments. These topics, together with more exercises and case studies, are covered in our Flood Studies Update course.

This course is aimed at:

  • Design engineers
  • Modellers from consultancies involved in flood risk management
  • Highway and urban drainage designers
  • Development control and consenting officers
  • It assumes little previous knowledge of hydrology.

 Learning Objectives

  • By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Consider hydrological processes involved when river flows are high, especially in flood conditions
  • Introduce standard techniques for flood design studies
  • Apply techniques to real problems
  • Understand the strengths and limitations of these techniques