General information
Title: Operational use of seasonal hydro-meteorological forecasts with water balance and soil water balance modeling for adaptation to drought caused by climate change
Client: German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety
Location: Germany
Project period: 2020 - 2024
Key characteristics: Climate change, seasonal forecasting, dam management
Website: TASK2 website
Project description
The aim of the project is to develop a tool that provides the data needed to make decisions on the allocation of water resources and on adapted reservoir management, taking into account seasonal forecasts, area-detailed modeling and impact assessment. Especially the later contingent planning is a relevant part of the project. Here, an elaboration is needed that allows a rule-based allocation of water resources. For this, a common understanding of water scarcity among all stakeholders is an important prerequisite.
The background is the changing precipitation regime in Germany in recent years, especially since the summer of 2018.
Services
- Prediction of runoff volume at specific locations in a water body
- Dynamization of the dam operating rules
- Extension of the forecasts into the area
- Water management, environmental and economic impact assessment for water shortage situations
- Development of an operational tool as a basis for contingency planning
- Communication, public relations, awareness raising
Skills
- Project management
- Data management
- Seasonal simulation of water availability
- Hydrological and water quality assessments
- Communication with various stakeholders
