Extreme Flood Events: Forecasting, Modelling & Response

This residential NERC Advanced Training Short Course is focused on advanced modelling techniques for flood risk management & response.

The course, designed for PhD students, postdocs, MSc students and other early career researchers, is taught by experts in flood risk management, including representatives from JBA Consulting and Lancaster University.

Course content

• Hydrological and meteorological forecasting methods
• Concepts / processes involved in flow forecasting
• Commercially available models for real time flood forecasting / warning systems
• Concepts of variability, uncertainty and accuracy in short term forecasting
• Longer term climate prediction
• Concepts and principles of uncertainty

Details

Attendee places

There are 20 places available for successful applicants.

Dates of four-day course

Mon 18th – Fri 22nd January 2016

Venue

Hotel conference centre in the English Lake District

Cost

The course is free to successful applicants. All accommodation and food costs are covered, and travel subsidy available.

Apply Now

Email Dr Nick A Chappell n.chappell@lancaster.ac.uk for an application form. Closing date for applications is 30th November 2015.