Operational systems

Seasonal Streamflow Forecast Service influencing water decisions

Contributed by Paul Feikema Australian streamflows are among the most variable in the world. Streamflow forecasts are vital in helping […]

Operational HEPS in France: the country-wide Météo-France system

Contributed by Fabienne Rousset-Regimbeau, Guillaume Thirel and Florence Habets Being the French meteorological and climatic service, Météo-France’s first mission is […]

What do operational forecasters really want from their systems?

Operational hydrological forecasting systems have seen a quite remarkable development during the last 10-15 years. Ensemble forecasts, improved numerical weather […]

Good practices in forecast uncertainty assessment and communication

Contributed by Lionel Berthet and Olivier Piotte The French Flood Forecasting Service (SCHAPI) recently carried out a survey to identify […]

Ensemble streamflow forecasting in the Três Marias Basin, Brazil

Contributed by Fernando Mainardi Fan Hydropower is the main electricity source of Brazil (80% to 90%) and an economic sector […]

Short-term Optimal Control of Water Systems using Ensemble Forecasts

Contributed by Luciano Raso Managing an aquifer, a reservoir, or a canal is, in water management terms, operational management. For […]