All information (data, presentation, announcements, chat) will run in Google Classroom (contact Michal Jenicek for invitation)

Notice: The lecture starts on Wednesday, 11th Oct 2023

4.10.2023: Canceled
11.10.2023: Introduction
Hydrological model and its structure, model classification, model calibration and validation. (M. Jeníček)
18.10.2023: HBV-light I
Modelling the impact of climate changes on catchment runoff. Data preparation, and model setup. (M. Jeníček)
25.10.2023: HBV-light II
Modelling the impact of climate changes on catchment runoff. Model calibration using genetic algorithm procedure, model validation (M. Jeníček)
1.11.2023: HBV-light III
Modelling the impact of climate changes on catchment runoff. Climate change scenarios, impact simulation, results analysis (M. Jeníček)
8.11.2023: Modelling snow accumulation and snowmelt I
Energy-based models and degree-day models of snow; theoretical introduction. Creating 1) Excel-based and 2) R-based models of snow accumulation and snowmelt based on a degree-day approach. Models calibration and validation using measured data. (M. Jeníček)
15.11.2023: Modelling snow accumulation and snowmelt II
Energy-based models and degree-day models of snow; theoretical introduction. Creating 1) Excel-based and 2) R-based models of snow accumulation and snowmelt based on a degree-day approach. Models calibration and validation using measured data. (M. Jeníček)
22.11.2023: Evapotranspiration modelling – Potential evapotranspiration
Radiation balance, Evaporation measurements, Derivation of fundamental equations, Development of air temperature, radiation budget and combined approach models in Excel environment. Models calibration and validation using measured data. (V. Šípek)
29.11.2023: Evapotranspiration modelling – Actual evapotranspiration
Photosynthesis, Transpiration measurements, Interception, Description of possible approaches of AET modelling. Creating evapotranspiration models based on the soil wetness and empirical coefficients. (V. Šípek)
6.12.2023: Modelling of the soil moisture content – conceptual models
Soil moisture data collection and related runoff generation processes. Use of three conceptual models to simulate subsurface flow and soil moisture budget. (V. Šípek)
13.12.2023: Modelling of the soil moisture content – conceptual models
Soil moisture data collection and related runoff generation processes. Use of three conceptual models to simulate subsurface flow and soil moisture budget. (V. Šípek)
20.12.2023: Modelling of the soil moisture content – physically based models
Soil matric potential, Retention curve. Setting up a physically based model (HYDRUS-1D) for a flow movement in a porous media. Model calibration and validation using measured data. (V. Šípek)
3.1.2023: Students’ work presentations, discussion