The AWRA modelling system

Neil R. Viney, Jai Vaze, Jamie Vleeshouwer, Ang Yang, Albert Van Dijk, Andrew Frost

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    Abstract

    The Bureau of Meteorology requires a water balance modelling system developed using state-of-theart hydrological science and computing technology that quantifies retrospective water flux and storage terms. The Australian Water Resources Assessment (AWRA) modelling system has been developed to meet these specifications. AWRA uses a robust model-data fusion approach that combines onground observations, satellite observations and hydrological model outputs. This combination facilitates spatial consistency in application across continental Australia. The outputs from the AWRA system are used to underpin a range of information products delivered by the Bureau and thus the system needs to generate all the necessary water flux and storage terms at a spatial and temporal scale appropriate for aggregated reporting. This paper provides an overview of the AWRA modelling system, the current status and capabilities of the AWRA components and proposed future developments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHydrology and Water Resources Symposium 2014, HWRS 2014 - Conference Proceedings
    PublisherEngineers Australia
    Pages1018-1025
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9781922107190
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event35th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, HWRS 2014 - Perth, Australia
    Duration: 24 Feb 201427 Feb 2014

    Publication series

    NameHydrology and Water Resources Symposium 2014, HWRS 2014 - Conference Proceedings

    Conference

    Conference35th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, HWRS 2014
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityPerth
    Period24/02/1427/02/14

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