Introduction to Flood Forecasting with ISIS

Session A – Introduction to Modelling

• Why use models
• Types of models:
  • Routing models, 1D hydrodynamic models, 2D models, etc
  • Combining different types of models
  • Selecting the best type(s)
• Data requirements: input, calibration, validation, etc
• Modelling process

Session B – Introduction to ISIS

• What is ISIS?
• Building simple ISIS models
• Running simple ISIS models
• Interpreting results
• Modelling river structures
• Running unsteady models
• Modelling floodplains

Session C – ISIS Specifics

• What are the ISIS files?
• Initial conditions
• Run parameters
• Modelling problems and how to avoid them
• Model audits

Session D – Flood Forecasting with ISIS

• Requirements: speed, robustness etc
• Converting models for flood forecasting
• Model audit for forecasting models
• Updating