Flood inundation modelling: A review of methods, recent advances and uncertainty analysis. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Teng, J.; Jakeman, A.J.; Vaze, J.; Croke, B.F.W.; Dutta, D.; Kim, S.
• Is Part Of: Environmental modelling & software. Volume 90(2017)
• Page Start: 201
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Flooding -- Natural hazards -- Large floodplains -- High resolution -- 1D, 2D, 3D hydrodynamic model -- Remote sensing -- Environmental flows; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Digital computer simulation -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Periodicals; Environmental Monitoring -- Periodicals; Computer Simulation -- Periodicals; Environnement -- Surveillance -- Logiciels -- Périodiques; Écologie -- Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Simulation par ordinateur -- Périodiques; Logiciels -- Périodiques; Computer software; Digital computer simulation; Ecology -- Computer simulation; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 363.70015118
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.01.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-8152

Abstract

Abstract: This paper reviews state-of-the-art empirical, hydrodynamic and simple conceptual models for determining flood inundation. It explores their advantages and limitations, highlights the most recent advances and discusses future directions. It addresses how uncertainty is analysed in this field with the various approaches and identifies opportunities for handling it better. The aim is to inform scientists new to the field, and help emergency response agencies, water resources managers, insurance companies and other decision makers keep up-to-date with the latest developments. Guidance is provided for selecting the most suitable method/model for solving practical flood related problems, taking into account the specific outputs required for the modelling purpose, the data available and computational demands. Multi-model, multi-discipline approaches are recommended in order to further advance this research field. Highlights: This paper reviews state-of-the-art flood inundation models. It explores their advantages and limitations. It highlights the most recent advances and discusses future directions. It addresses how uncertainty is analysed and identifies opportunities for handling it better.