The course Natural Risk Engineering: Drought and Floods explores the critical challenges of water scarcity and excess, issues that significantly impact communities worldwide. As climate change intensifies, the demand for specialized professionals in this field continues to grow. Participants will delve into water resources assessment, understand the mechanisms and impacts of droughts and floods, and explore engineering solutions for managing these hazards. The course develops analytical and risk evaluation skills, enabling learners to mitigate the effects of natural phenomena and contribute to sustainable and resilient solutions that protect both people and the environment.
Sectorial
Gestión y Prevención de Riesgos y Desastres
40 h
Natural Risk Engineering. Drought and Floods
Gestión y Prevención de Riesgos y Desastres
40 h
Presentación
Objetivos
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Evaluate water resources using scientific methods and data analysis
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Identify and classify drought types and assess their impacts
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Analyse flood risks, including their causes and effects
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Develop engineering solutions for drought management
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Propose innovative strategies for flood mitigation
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Apply risk assessment techniques to natural hazards
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Integrate sustainable practices into natural risk management
Índice de contenidos
UNIT 1. WATER RESOURCES ASSESMENT
Water balance
Climatology
Precipitation
Evaporation and transpiration
Geology and hydrology
UNIT 2. DROUGHTS
Definition of droughts
Environmental flow
Groundwater
Special drought plans
System of indicators for special drought plans
UNIT 3. FLOODS
Introduction
Precipitation analysis
Flood flows and flood-prone areas
Flood hazards management plans
Emergency management
UNIT 4. ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL HAZARDS
Geomorphological-historical analysis
Flood exposure adaptation
Conventional solutions
Nature-based solutions
Nature-based urban solutions
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