NGEK12001U Integrated Hydrological Modelling Using MIKE SHE

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc programme in Geology and Geoscience
Content

MIKE SHE integrated modelling and analysis

  • Saturated zone, unsaturated zone, overland flow, river flow and evapotranspiration modelling and their integration in MIKE SHE
  • Analysis of alternative process descriptions and conceptual model formulations


Model calibration and uncertainty estimation

  • Calibration framework for integrated hydrological modelling
  • Numerical optimization algorithms
  • Parameter uncertainty analysis
Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

Integrated groundwater – surface water modelling, hydrological processes simulated by MIKE SHE, coupling of hydrological processes, river flow modelling using MIKE 11, setup of integrated model in MIKE SHE, model calibration framework, model parameterisation, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation algorithms, multi-objective calibration methods, model validation, parameter uncertainty.

Skills:

  • Setup of an integrated hydrological model in MIKE SHE
  • Calibrate an integrated MIKE SHE model using parameter optimisation algorithms
  • Advanced knowledge of methodologies and tools for integrated hydrological model calibration, including model parameterisation, sensitivity analysis and parameter optimisation
  • Knowledge of concepts and tools for parameter uncertainty analysis


Competences:

Basic knowledge to be able to conduct an integrated hydrological modelling study.

Literature

Please see Absalon course page.

BSc
The form of teaching is lectures, class exercises, case studies, and project‐related work.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Preparation
  • 136
  • Project work
  • 35
  • Theory exercises
  • 35
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination, 20 minutter
The exam takes 20 min. including grading. The student will have a chance to improve a not passed report and resubmit it.
The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
Exam registration requirements
Submission of written report befor exam.
Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Several internal censors.
Criteria for exam assesment

See description of learning outcome.