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River Basin Modelling using SWAT

This course introduces river basin modelling with SWAT and its calibration procedures.

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20162017

For whom?

The course is designed for professionals (engineers and scientists) active in the water sector, especially those involved in using simulation models for water management.

Dates, Fee, ECTS

Start: 25 September 2017
End: 29 September 2017
Deadline IHE application: 25 August 2017 - 23.59 (CET)
Course fee: € 950

Start: 19 September 2016
End: 23 September 2016
Deadline IHE application: 19 August 2016 - 23.59 (CET)
Course fee: € 950

Learning objectives

Upon completion, the participant should be able to:

  1. Understand the theory of river basin modelling with SWAT
  2. Setup a SWAT model
  3. Calibrate a SWAT model
  4. Interprete results of a SWAT model

The Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is an integrated watershed model widely applied across the world to study hydrology, sediment, in-stream water quality, impact of land use, climate change and various water management interventions on water quantity and quality. In this course, participants will learn an overview of the SWAT model, with focus on hydrological process simulation. The calibration, validation and uncertainty analysis will be presented. The data needs, possible sources and required formats will be discussed. Several case studies will be presented during the course to enable the participants to learn from the available experience. In a workshop environment, participants will exercise on how to develop a SWAT model for a specific case study. 

Prerequisites

The working knowledge of computer, in particular GIS is required. The participants should have a basic knowledge of hydrology and water resources management. Some experience on hydrological modelling will be an advantage.   

Course content

  1. An overview of the SWAT model and wide range of applications across the world.
  2. Data needs, possible sources and required formats for input into the model
  3. Theory and practice on the SWAT calibration and validation
  4. Development of a SWAT model for a selected case study basin

Methods

  • Lectures;
  • Computer exercises.

Lecturers and Guided exercises