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 StudyHow 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 StudyDefinition 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 StudyApplication 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