Abstract
Different methods are used in hydrological and hydraulic modelling in a catchment. Deterministic modelling can be used to produce detailed information and optimize the organization of massive data collection. In the catchment of Paillons, there is a need to improve knowledge of hydrological processes through deterministic modelling. In fact, Nice Côte d’Azur metropolis faces numerous challenges in the Paillons catchment. The area provides water resources for large communities. However, it is exposed to flooding and droughts. Complex hydrological processes generate runoff over the 246 km2 watershed. Few existing monitoring stations provide runoff data. In addition, there are limitations in the understanding of surface hydraulics. Thus, this study uses DHI Mike21FM for surface hydraulics with 5 m grid size for riverbed and 2 m for tunnels. The study area is limited to the lower Paillons River. Observed and modelled water depths vary between 0.1 and 0.5 m for a maximum discharge of 38 m3/s in the tunnels. Flood maps created with a discharge of 1000 m3/s, show clearly high flood risk zones and flow directions. The selected CFL condition under 0.8 is respected. The tool is suitable for modeling flooding in areas of interest within the catchment of study. The results obtained are satisfactory and demonstrate that the constructed tool makes it possible to reproduce the overall behavior of surface hydraulics.
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