Abstract:
Real time forecasting in hydrology assumes considerable importance for disaster management such as floods and low flows, water quality control, operation and management of water resources systems. The development realised in computer technology, data acquisition and transmission system have added new dimension in the development of reliable forecast models. This paper discusses about the available forecasting models and identifies the most suitable among them for real time forecasting. A brief description of each of the categories of these model is presented. Various data acquisition and transmission systems which are in current use have also been discussed. The paper also gives the requirements and uses of the response systems with reference to the warning of population likely to be flooded and discusses the trend of the future development of real time forecasting models.
