on October 14, 2023
Converting Surface Roughness from mm to Strickler Coefficient: A Model-Based Approach for Earthscience Applications
Models1. Understanding Surface Roughness and Strickler Coefficient Surface roughness and Strickler coefficient are essential parameters in hydraulic engineering and hydrology, especially when analyzing flow characteristics in open channels and rivers. Surface roughness refers to irregularities or variations in the bed and banks of a channel that can affect the resistance to flow. The Strickler coefficient,
on June 2, 2023
Unlocking Earth’s Topography: Accessing and Analyzing World Elevation Data in CSV Format
ModelsIn the Earth sciences, elevation data is an essential component of understanding the topography of the Earth’s surface. By analyzing this data, researchers and scientists can better understand geological processes, landform evolution, and other aspects of Earth’s physical geography. World Elevation data can be accessed and analyzed in a variety of formats, including CSV. What
on June 2, 2023
Milankovitch Analysis: Unraveling the Earth’s Climate History through Orbital Models
ModelsThe study of Earth’s climate history is a fascinating and complex field that has been the subject of research for many decades. Scientists have developed various models and theories to explain the changes in climate that have occurred over time, and one of the most important of these is the Milankovitch analysis. This analysis is
on June 1, 2023
Assessing Water Balance at Catchment Scale with ACRU4 Model: A Comprehensive Earth Science Approach
ModelsWater is a precious resource, and understanding its distribution and availability is critical to sustainable water management. Catchment-scale water balance models, such as the ACRU4 model, provide powerful tools for predicting water availability and managing water resources. In this article, we explore catchment-scale water balance modeling with a focus on the ACRU4 model, its applications,
on June 1, 2023
Modeling the Impact of Flood Water from River Channels on ACRU4 Riparian Zones
ModelsRiparian zones are ecologically important areas at the interface between land and water, particularly around rivers and streams. These zones provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal species and are critical for maintaining water quality and regulating natural processes such as nutrient cycling and sediment deposition. However, riparian zones are also highly vulnerable
on June 1, 2023
Resolving the ‘UZ Column Shorter Than the Initial Water Depth’ Error in MIKE-SHE Model Runs
ModelsMIKE-SHE is a popular integrated hydrologic model for simulating water flow and transport in watersheds. It is widely used in the geosciences for modeling hydrologic processes such as groundwater recharge and discharge, surface water runoff, and soil moisture dynamics. However, MIKE-SHE model runs can sometimes generate errors, one of which is the “UZ column shorter
on June 1, 2023
Troubleshooting Water Level Exceedance Errors in MIKE-SHE and MIKE-HydroRiver Models: A Guide for Earth Scientists
ModelsMIKE-SHE and MIKE-HydroRiver are popular hydrological models used by geoscientists to simulate water flow and transport in river basins. However, when running these models, users may encounter errors such as “Water level exceeded maximum…more than 4.0000 times cross section height”. This error message indicates that the water level in the simulation has exceeded the maximum
on June 1, 2023
Improving Wetland Evaporation Estimates: Enhancing the WRSM-Pitman Model with Accurate Alpha Calculation
ModelsWetlands play an important role in the global water cycle and are critical for maintaining the ecological balance of surrounding areas. Measuring and estimating evaporation from wetlands is an important aspect of understanding the water balance in these ecosystems. The Wetland Surface Area Model (WSAM) is widely used to estimate evaporation from wetlands, but it
on June 1, 2023
Troubleshooting Drive Space Issues in MIKE-SHE and MIKE-HydroRiver Model Runs: Unable to Write Dynamic Item Error
ModelsMIKE-SHE and MIKE-HydroRiver are two popular numerical models for simulating water flow and transport in rivers and groundwater systems. These models are widely used in geoscience research and engineering applications. However, model runs can sometimes fail due to various reasons such as input errors, incorrect parameterization, or system problems. A common problem encountered by users
on June 1, 2023
Modeling the Distribution of Wetland Inflows to Storage in WRSM-Pitman: An Earth Science Perspective
ModelsWetlands are important ecosystems that provide a variety of benefits, including flood control, water purification, and wildlife habitat. Wetlands are also important for carbon sequestration, with some estimates suggesting that wetlands store up to 30% of the world’s soil carbon. Understanding the dynamics of wetland inflows and outflows is critical to managing these valuable ecosystems.