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Semi-distributed rainfall-runoff modeling utilizing ASTER DEM in Pinang Catchment of Malaysia

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents the application of TOPMODEL in the Pinang catchment of Malaysia for stream flow simulation.An attempt has been made to use remote-sensing data (ASTER DEM of 30 m resolution) as a primary input for TOPMODEL in order to simulate the stream flow pattern of this tropical catchment.A calibration period was executed based on 2007-2008 hydro-meteorological dataset which gave a satisfactory Nash-Sutcliffe model (NS) model efficiency of 0.749 and a relative volume error (RV E ) of -19.2.The recession curve parameter (m) and soil transmissivity at saturation zone (T o ), were established as the most sensitive parameters through a sensitivity analysis processes.Hydro-meteorological datasets for the period between 2009 and 2010 were used to validate the model which resulted in satisfactory efficiencies of 0.774 (NS) and -19.84 (RV E ), respectively.This study demonstrated the ability ASTER DEM acquired from remote sensing to generate the required TOPMODEL parameters for stream flow simulation which gives insights into better management of available water resources.

Source: University of Twente Research Information

Authors: Ali H. Ahmed Suliman, Webster Gumindoga, Ayob Katimon, Intan Zaurah Mat Darus

Institutions: University of Technology Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Perlis

Language: English

Topic: Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Climate action

Open Access status: green