Hydraulic model
Simulates water movement in rivers/floodplains/drainage networks to estimate levels and inundation.
Example Usage
"The hydraulic model converts forecast flows into site-specific water levels and extents."
Typical Units & Data
Levels (mAOD), extents (polygons)
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