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Gentek Consult has developed the key skills necessary to construct operationally robust, accurate, fast-running flood forecasting models that are tolerant to telemetry failures due to storm damage, that remain computationally stable over a wide range of flows, and that forecast river levels with an accuracy of 200mm and the times of onset of flooding within two hours. Gentek Consult’s successful approach the development of real-time flood forecasting models demands careful mathematical representation of natural river channels, flood plains, and the man-made structures and features that influence river levels. It demands thorough quality control of the historic data used to calibrate and test the models and demands detailed study of the location, frequency and impact of previous flooding. This rigour has given Gentek Consult a strong proven track record in the development and delivery of flood forecasting models to NFFS. |
