UM-28 : Hydrologic channel routing with graphics

Abstract

Routing of floods through channels is one of the important component of most of the hydrological studies related with catchment as well as hydrology. The aim of channel routing is to trace the movement of a flood wave in channel reaches. A number of methods are available for channel routing using hydraulic and hydrologic principles. Looking at the usefulness as well as complexities involved in the techniques, an attempt has been made to develop an interactive software using Fortran-77. This software is based on use of Variable Storage Coefficient Method for channel routing.

The purpose of this report is to describe and document this programme. The theory has been briefly described followed by the detailed instructions on input data preparation. The user has option of obtaining the results in tabular and/or graphical form. The software has been developed and implemented on an IBM Compatible PC.