EODAHR - Improved early warnings through Earth Observation Data Assimilation and Hydrological Retrospective forecasts

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Programme: STEREO 3
Contract: SR/00/376
Start - End: 1 July 2019 - 31 December 2021
Project type: Exploration

Context and objectives

The scientific objectives of this proposal can be summarized as follows:

  1. implementation of satellite data assimilation for soil moisture and vegetation estimation;
  2. combination of the assimilation system with the medium-range hydrological ensemble prediction system in the context of statistical post-processing, based on hydrological reforecasts.

Project outcome

Expected scientific results

  1. Updated HEPS system, able to issue experimental forecasts using improved initial conditions through Level 1 data assimilation.
  2. Comparison between HEPS and a Land Surface Model regarding data assimilation performance.

Expected products and services

The project outcome can serve to develop a major update to the existing hydrological forecast system, combining data assimilation and post-processing.

Project leader(s): IRM/KMI - Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium
Belgian partner(s)
DE LANNOY Gabrielle KULeuven - Division of Soil and Water Management
Location: Country:
  • Belgium

Region:
  • Demer catchment (Scheldt River Basin), Ourthe catchment (Meuse River Basin)
Related presentations:
Website: http://eo-dahr.meteo.be