Integrated surface and subsurface hydrological modelling

综合地表和地下水文建模

• 批准号: RGPIN-2020-04946
• 负责人: Therrien, René
• 金额: $ 3.79万
• 依托单位: Université Laval
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2022-01-01 至 2023-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=755015
• 关键词: Integrated; surface; subsurface; hydrological; modelling

The objective of this research project is to develop and improve tools and methods for the management of our water resources. The motivation comes from the need to achieve a sustainable use of water resources, in particular groundwater, for the benefit of the Canadian population as well as ecosystems. The objective of the sustainable use of groundwater is the prevention of its depletion and its contamination. Another objective is that groundwater extraction by pumping must maintain the integrity of ecosystems because groundwater flow into streams and rivers is vital to maintain flow during drier periods and it directly affects aquatic ecosystems. To reach the objective of sustainable use of water, computer models are required to simulate as accurately as possible the water cycle at the scale of a catchment. This research project will improve the current capabilities of these models by adding sedimentation processes into an integrated hydrologic model to represent more rigorously the exchange of groundwater and surface water in streams. Some research will also focus on the simulation of contaminants in catchments. The new capabilities of the model will be unique and not found in any other existing model. The research project will thus provide a unique computer model that will help increase our understanding of the interaction between surface water and groundwater and will help to better manage water resources. One tangible outcome of the project will be the transfer of knowledge, including the availability of the models developed, for other scientists and professionals that are responsible for water management. In addition to the scientific aspects, a key objective of this proposal is to train highly qualified personnel in the fundamental and applied aspects of water resources. During the project, two Master and four Doctoral students will be actively participating in the research and will obtain degrees. Once they graduate, these students will be highly-trained professionals with the advanced skills required to address pressing issues in water resources. The training they will receive during their studies will allow them to work in academia, government or industry, and contribute to the sound management of our water resources.

该研究项目的目标是开发和改进水资源管理的工具和方法。其动机来自于实现水资源（特别是地下水）可持续利用的需要，以造福加拿大人口和生态系统。可持续利用地下水的目标是防止地下水枯竭和污染。另一个目标是，通过抽水抽取地下水必须保持生态系统的完整性，因为流入溪流和河流的地下水对于在干旱时期维持流量至关重要，并且直接影响水生生态系统。为了实现水的可持续利用的目标，需要计算机模型尽可能准确地模拟流域规模的水循环。该研究项目将通过将沉积过程添加到综合水文模型中来提高这些模型的当前功能，以更严格地表示溪流中地下水和地表水的交换。一些研究还将重点关注流域污染物的模拟。该模型的新功能将是独一无二的，是任何其他现有模型所没有的。因此，该研究项目将提供一个独特的计算机模型，有助于增加我们对地表水和地下水之间相互作用的了解，并有助于更好地管理水资源。该项目的一项切实成果将是向负责水管理的其他科学家和专业人员转让知识，包括开发模型的可用性。除了科学方面外，该提案的一个重要目标是培养水资源基础和应用方面的高素质人才。项目期间，两名硕士生和四名博士生将积极参与研究并获得学位。一旦毕业，这些学生将成为训练有素的专业人员，拥有解决水资源紧迫问题所需的高级技能。他们在学习期间接受的培训将使他们能够在学术界、政府或工业界工作，并为我们水资源的健全管​​理做出贡献。