Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Global Warming Effects, Flood and Drought Management (250913) – Course 2023/24 PDF

Contents

Introduction to the problem of drought, spatial and temporal scales. Definition and type of drought.

Specific Objectives

General compression of the drought.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

How is hydrological drought evaluated? Drought indices. Exercises on hydrological drought indices using data from a real station. Impart knowledge of R to know the code Exercises to evaluate the different hydrological indices.

Specific Objectives

Understand hydrological drought indices. Carry out practical exercises in Excel to assess the different indices Level the knowledge of R in the group. Learn to program in R and understand the hydrological drought from the indices

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 9h Laboratory classes + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m

Definition of meteorological drought. Description of meteorological drought indices and climatic indices ONI, ENSO. Detailed study of the valuation of the Palmer indices Exercises in R for the evaluation of drought How is drought risk assessed? Drought risk assessment exercises

Specific Objectives

Understanding Meteorological Drought Understand the concept of meteorological drought through the Palmer indices. Understand the hydrological and meteorological drought indices. Understand and assess drought risk Consolidate the knowledge of the indices through the assessment of the danger of drought.

Dedication

3h Large group + 3h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Application in R of climate change. Possible scenarios. Exercises in R on climate change Session invited by an expert in drought management in Catalonia.

Specific Objectives

Understanding climate change and assessment of scenarios. Understand climate change scenarios and their application. Informative and explanatory session on assessment of the drought in Catalonia-

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m