Hydrological simulation of Sperchios River basin in Central Greece using the MIKE SHE model and geographic information systems

Spyridon Paparrizos,Fotios Maris

doi:10.1007/s13201-015-0271-5

Spyridon Paparrizos, Fotios Maris

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-015-0271-5

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Abstract

The MIKE SHE model is able to simulate the entire stream flow which includes direct and basic flow. Many models either do not simulate or use simplistic methods to determine the basic flow. The MIKE SHE model takes into account many hydrological data. Since this study was directed towards the simulation of surface runoff and infiltration into saturated and unsaturated zone, the MIKE SHE is an appropriate model for reliable conclusions. In the current research, the MIKE SHE model was used to simulate runoff in the area of Sperchios River basin. Meteorological data from eight rainfall stations within the Sperchios River basin were used as inputs. Vegetation as well as geological data was used to perform the calibration and validation of the physical processes of the model. Additionally, ArcGIS program was used. The results indicated that the model was able to simulate the surface runoff satisfactorily, representing all the hydrological data adequately. Some minor differentiations appeared which can be eliminated with the appropriate adjustments that can be decided by the researcher′s experience.

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Water mixed with earth and air is the main source from which people draw the goods for their life
Since this study was directed towards the simulation of surface runoff and infiltration into saturated and unsaturated zone, the MIKE SHE is an appropriate model for reliable conclusions
The results indicated that the model was able to simulate the surface runoff satisfactorily, representing all the hydrological data adequately

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Water mixed with earth and air is the main source from which people draw the goods for their life. Under the influence of solar energy, a part of Earth0s water is in constant traffic between the Earth0s surface and the atmosphere, which is known as the hydrologic cycle. The fact that the hydrological movement is not fortuned with an equable way can affect the torrential streams, sometimes even with harmful results. Heavy rainfall leads to an increased formation of runoff and flooding phenomena. Lack of rainfall minimizes runoff and causes water shortages and scarcity conditions (Paparrizos 2012)

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