Gain hands-on experience through
FLO-2D modeling exercises.
FLO-2D is a dynamic flood routing model
that simulates channel flow, unconfined
overland flow and street flow. It simulates
a flood over complex topography and
roughness while reporting on volume
conservation, the key to accurate flood
distribution. The model uses the full
dynamic wave momentum equation and a
central finite difference routing scheme
with eight potential flow directions to
predict the progression of a flood
hydrograph over a system of square grid
elements.
It is a combined hydrologic and hydraulic
model so there is no need to separate
rainfall/runoff and channel routing.
FLO-2D can be applied to simulate a
diverse realm of complex flood problems
including:
* River overbank flooding
* Unconfined alluvial fan and floodplain flows.
* Urban flooding with street flow, flow
obstruction and storage loss
* Over progression of tsunami and
hurricane storm surges
* Mud and debris flows
* Watershed rainfall and runoff
* Flood insurance studies
* Flood mitigation design