April 2008
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Cellular Automata (CA) are discrete modelling approaches based on computability theory, mathematics, theoretical biology and microstructure modelling. CA is capable of (re)producing complex spatial-temporal dynamic patterns by using a set of local evolution rules invol...
April 2008
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The concerns about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) have increased over the last years mainly due to the increase in water pollution as well as global warming. The prediction of bloom occurrence, duration and spatial extension has become vital for mitigating HAB impacts. Ho...
April 2008
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Historically the different parts of the urban water system were covered by different responsibilities and assessed separately. Recent years, urban environment became more complex than ever before Under this situation, urban areas are appropriate as units of manage...
April 2008
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This MSc thesis focuses on obtaining software system requirements for multireservoir-based flood control and management, applicable to the Yellow River in China. First, the study cope, objectives and methodology are briefly introduced. Then the main study tasks are exp...
April 2008
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Floods are known from all ages. However as a result of the increasing habitation and development of flood prone areas, they have become major society disrupting disasters. It was realized that flood defending is not the best way to survive from the flooding. In additio...
April 2008
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Drinking water quality has been a major cause of concern in water supply industry. Different methods are used to ensure the quality before water enters into distribution pipes, i.e. mainly at the treatment plant. Despite the treatment processes, drinking water can expe...
April 2008
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Advancements in computer processing power, accurate terrain data acquisition methods, and the integration between 1D and 2D flood modelling make possible to model dynamic flooding in a complex urban environment. Two-dimensional flood modelling requires information on t...
April 2008
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Flood problems in Lake Tana sub Basin of Upper Blue Nile, alike the other eight basins in Ethiopia, are attributed to rivers that overflow or burst their banks to inundate low lying areas. Ribb and Gumara rivers are the major rivers in Lake Tana sub Basin that flow thr...
April 2008
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Many regions throughout the world have experienced severe river flooding during the recent years. The Timis Bega Basin in Romania and Nzoia basin located in the western part of Kenya in East Africa, are no exception with many people affected every year by floods. This...
April 2008
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Flood is one of the major issues which effects many people in different levels in Sudan. The decision makers need new techniques to support their decision before and during the flood. The Water Resources Planning and Management Project (WRPM) of NBI funded this researc...
