Scientific Results

This catalogue is obtained by conducting a systematic literature review of scientific studies and reviews related to monitoring, forecasting, and simulating the inland water cycle. The analysis maps scientific expertise across research groups and classifies findings by the type of inland water studied, application focus, and geographical scope. A gap analysis will identify missing research areas and assess their relevance to policymaking.

ID ▲ Type Year Authors Title Venue/Journal DOI Research type Water System Technical Focus Abstract Link with Projects Link with Tools Related policies ID
publications-791 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2014 Lena M. Tallaksen , Kerstin Stahl Spatial and temporal patterns of large-scale droughts in Europe: Model dispersion and performance 10.1002/2013gl058573 Data Management & Analytics Precipitation & Ecological Systems AbstractThis study explores the performance of a suite of off‐line, global (hydrological and land surface) models in mapping spatial and temporal patterns of large‐scale hydrological droughts in Europe from simulated runoff in the period 1963–2000. Consistent model behavior was found for annual variability in mean drought area, whereas high model dispersion was revealed in the weekly evolution of contiguous area in drought and its annual maximum. Comparison with nearly three hundred catchment‐scale streamflow observations showed an overall tendency to overestimate the number of drought events and hence underestimate drought duration, whereas persistence in drought‐affected area (weekly mean) was underestimated, noticeable for one group of models. The high model dispersion in temporal and spatial persistence of drought identified implies that care should be taken when analyzing drought characteristics from only one or a limited number of models unless validated specifically for hydrological drought. 282769
publications-792 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2012 Machlica, A., Horvát, O., Horacek, S., Oosterwijk, J., Van Loon, A.F., Fendeková, M. & Van Lanen, H.A.J. Influence of model structure on base flow estimation using BILAN FRIER and HBV-light models 10.2478/v10098-012-0021-4 Data Management & Analytics Precipitation & Ecological Systems Hydrological models are widely used tools to solve a broad range of hydrological issues. Each model has its own structure defining inter-relationships of hydrological balance components, and comparative differences in the models’ inner structure must be taken into account when discrepancies result from the same data. Results of base flow simulation by three different models BILAN, FRIER and HBV-light were compared based on knowledge of the models’ internal structure. It was proven that the courses of modelled parameters are quite similar, but that the respective values differ. The highest base flow values were simulated by the BILAN model, due to the threshold value of the soil moisture storage incorporated within this model’s structure. The lowest values were obtained by HBV-light model. Simulated base flow values were compared with groundwater heads and minimum monthly discharges. This comparison showed that the base flow values in the Nitra catchment at Nedožery profile simulated by BILAN and FRIER models are closer to the reality than those, simulated by HBV-light model. 282769
publications-793 CONFERENCE PROCEEDING 2014 I. Ribarova, P. Stanchev, G. Dimova, D. Assimacopoulos A first iteration of an eco-efficiency assessment of Sofia?s urban water system 10.1016/j.proeng.2014.02.156 Uncategorized River Basins No abstract available 282882
publications-794 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2014 Les Levidow , Daniele Zaccaria , Rodrigo Maia , Eduardo Vivas , Mladen Todorovic , Alessandra Scardigno Improving water-efficient irrigation: Prospects and difficulties of innovative practices 10.1016/j.agwat.2014.07.012 Uncategorized Wastewater Treatment Plants No abstract available 282882
publications-795 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2016 Les Levidow, Palle Lindgaard-Jørgensen, Åsa Nilsson, Sara Alongi Skenhall, Dionysis Assimacopoulos Process eco-innovation: Assessing meso-level eco-efficiency in industrial water-service systems 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.12.086 Uncategorized River Basins No abstract available 282882
publications-796 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2014 Les Levidow, Palle Lindgaard-Jørgensen, Åsa Nilsson, Sara Alongi Skenhall, Dionysis Assimacopoulos Eco-efficiency improvements in industrial water-service systems: assessing options with stakeholders 10.2166/wst.2014.131 Data Management & Analytics Natural Water Bodies The well-known eco-efficiency concept helps to assess the economic value and resource burdens of potential improvements by comparison with the baseline situation. But eco-efficiency assessments have generally focused on a specific site, while neglecting wider effects, for example, through interactions between water users and wastewater treatment (WWT) providers. To address the methodological gap, the EcoWater project has developed a method and online tools for meso-level analysis of the entire water-service value chain. This study investigated improvement options in two large manufacturing companies which have significant potential for eco-efficiency gains. They have been considering investment in extra processes which can lower resource burdens from inputs and wastewater, as well as internalising WWT processes. In developing its methodology, the EcoWater project obtained the necessary information from many agents, involved them in the meso-level assessment and facilitated their discussion on alternative options. Prior discussions with stakeholders stimulated their attendance at a workshop to discuss a comparative eco-efficiency assessment for whole-system improvement. Stakeholders expressed interest in jointly extending the EcoWater method to more options and in discussing investment strategies. In such ways, optimal solutions will depend on stakeholders overcoming fragmentation by sharing responsibility and knowledge. 282882
publications-797 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2016 P.-Μ. Stathatou , E. Kampragou , H. Grigoropoulou , D. Assimacopoulos , C. Karavitis , M.F.A. Porto , J. Gironás , M. Vanegas , S. Reyna Vulnerability of water systems: a comprehensive framework for its assessment and identification of adaptation strategies 10.1080/19443994.2015.1012341 Predictive Analytics River Basins No abstract available 283025
publications-798 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2015 Carla Ximena Salinas , Jorge GironĂĄs , Miriam Pinto Water security as a challenge for the sustainability of La Serena-Coquimbo conurbation in northern Chile: global perspectives and adaptation 10.1007/s11027-015-9650-3 Simulation & Modeling Water Distribution Networks No abstract available 283025
publications-799 2015 Christian Hunter , Jorge Gironás , Diogo Bolster , Christos Karavitis A Dynamic, Multivariate Sustainability Measure for Robust Analysis of Water Management under Climate and Demand Uncertainty in an Arid Environment 10.3390/w7115928 Simulation & Modeling Wastewater Treatment Plants Considering water resource scarcity and uncertainty in climate and demand futures, decision-makers require techniques for sustainability analysis in resource management. Through unclear definitions of “sustainability”, however, traditional indices for resource evaluation propose options of limited flexibility by adopting static climate and demand scenarios, limiting analysis variables to a particular water-use group and time. This work proposes a robust, multivariate, dynamic sustainability evaluation technique and corresponding performance indicator called Measure of Sustainability (MoS) for resource management that is more adapted to withstand future parameter variation. The range of potential future climate and demand scenarios is simulated through a calibrated hydrological model of Copiapó, Chile, a case study example of an arid watershed under extreme natural and anthropogenic water stresses. Comparing MoS and cost rankings of proposed water management schemes, this paper determines that the traditional evaluation method not only underestimates future water deficits, but also espouses solutions without considering uncertainties in supply and demand. Given the uncertainty of the future and the dependence of resources upon climate and market trajectories, the MoS methodology proposes solutions that, while perhaps are not the most optimal, are robust to variations in future parameter values and are thus the best water management options in a stochastic natural world. 283025
publications-800 PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE 2015 Francisco J. Meza , Sebastian Vicuna , Jorge Gironás , David Poblete , Francisco Suárez , Melanie Oertel Water–food–energy nexus in Chile: the challenges due to global change in different regional contexts 10.1080/02508060.2015.1087797 IoT & Sensors Uncategorized No abstract available 283025