Comparison of Hydrological Models (HBV and LANDPINE) for Inflow Computation in the Modi River, Nepal

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
• BACKGROUND
• MOTIVATION
• OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• THESIS ORGANIZATION
• DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA
• LOCATION AND COVERAGE
• TOPOGRAPHY
• GEOLOGY, SOIL, VEGETATION AND LAND USE.
• HYDROMETEOROLOGY
• General Climatic Condition of Nepal.
• Meteorological Networks in Nepal
• Precipitation....
• Temperature..\li>
• Evaporation
• LITERATURE REVIEW ON HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING
• HYDROLOGICAL MODELS
• THE MODELLING PROCESS.
• CLASSIFICATION OF HYDROLOGICAL MODELS
• THE HBV MODEL
• Background and Introduction
• Properties and Applications of HBV model.
• HBV Model Structure.
• Catchment Description.
• The Soil Moisture Routine
• The Runoff Response Routine..\li>
• LANDPINE
• Introduction
• Model Description.
• Meteorological Input.
• High Vegetation
• Interception Capacity.
• Potential Evaporation
• Actual Interception and Evaporation.
• Snow
• Low Vegetation and Land Surface.
• Lake
• Root Zone/ Soil Moisture Zone.
• Surface Flow and Ground Water.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This Master's thesis investigates the applicability of hydrological models for inflow computation in the Modi River, Nepal. The study aims to evaluate the performance of the HBV (lumped) and LANDPINE (distributed) models in simulating hydrological processes within a tropical catchment. The focus is on determining their ability to predict river flow, particularly during monsoon periods.

• Comparison of hydrological models (HBV and LANDPINE) for inflow computation in the Modi River, Nepal.
• Assessment of model performance in simulating hydrological processes, particularly runoff and snowmelt, within a tropical catchment.
• Analysis of the impact of precipitation variability and spatial distribution on model accuracy.
• Exploration of the applicability of models developed for Scandinavian catchments in a different geographical and climatic context.
• Evaluation of the potential for using these models for flood forecasting, water resource management, and hydropower project planning in Nepal.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the research topic, provides background information on hydrological modeling, and outlines the objectives and methodology of the study. It also defines the importance of accurate inflow computation for hydropower development in Nepal.
• DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA: This chapter details the geographical and hydrological characteristics of the Modi River catchment, including its location, topography, geology, land use, and climate. It also discusses the available meteorological data used in the study.
• LITERATURE REVIEW ON HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING: This chapter reviews relevant literature on hydrological models, focusing on their classification, structure, and application in different contexts. It specifically describes the HBV and LANDPINE models, highlighting their key features and limitations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Hydrological Modeling, Inflow Computation, Modi River, Nepal, HBV Model, LANDPINE Model, Precipitation, Runoff, Snowmelt, Tropical Catchment, Hydropower Development, Water Resource Management, Flood Forecasting.