Lesson 5 of 6 · 60 min

2D Hydrodynamic Modelling of Kendal with CityCAT

Describe CityCAT's governing equations and numerical scheme, the model set-up for Storm Desmond in Kendal (DEM, inflows, roughness), and interpret validation using the Critical Success Index and depth comparisons, together with the model's limitations.

Lesson explanation

This lesson explains how CityCAT was used to model flooding in Kendal during Storm Desmond, based on Using the CityCAT Hydrodynamic Model to Assess Fluvial and Pluvial Flood Risk in Kendal (MSc Dissertation, Newcastle University, 2019). It covers the governing...

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