The BIM course: Calculating Floods and Catchment Areas using HEC-HMS offers you a unique opportunity to break into a rapidly growing sector, where the efficient water management and the planning of water infrastructure are becoming increasingly crucial. With the rise in extreme weather events, the demand for professionals trained in the use of advanced tools such as HEC-HMS and the bar for design is higher than ever. This online course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to modelling and analysing catchment areas and flood events, using cutting-edge technology that leads the sector. It will enable you to stand out in a field with high demand for skilled workers and make a significant contribution to high-impact projects. Upon completion, you will be able to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, optimising resources and ensuring sustainable and effective solutions. Join us and transform your career in the world of hydraulic engineering.
BIM. Calculating flood flows and catchment areas using HEC-HMS
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic functioning of HEC-HMS for calculating flood flows and catchment areas.
- Identify the key design parameters for modelling flood events in HEC-HMS.
- Apply simulation techniques in HEC-HMS to predict flood flows.
- To assess the effectiveness of different models in delineating catchment areas.
- Analyse the results generated by HEC-HMS to optimise the hydrological design.
- Develop strategies to adjust design parameters and improve the model’s accuracy.
- Interpret hydrological data for model calibration in HEC-HMS.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO HEC-HMS
Software versions. Download and installation. Documentation
Workflow diagram. Components
First component: Basin model manager
Second and third components: Time-Series Data Manager and Meteorological Model Manager
Fourth component (Control Specifications Manager) and display of results
TEACHING UNIT 2. DESIGN PARAMETERS
GIS Features (I)
GIS Features (II)
GIS Features (III)
Design parameters
Model calibration