From 2002-06-17 to 2002-06-20

Venue: Prague, Czech Republic

Summary:
The usefulness of predictive simulations obtained by groundwater models is often hampered by the inability to indicate and preferably quantify the reliability of model results. Uncertainty in model predictions primarily stems from a number of errors relating to the model formulation. In recent years, significant research has been conducted resulting in a variety of approaches that can be used to incorporate the information about these errors into the modelling process and to establish the level of uncertainty in model-based decison-making.

This conference aims at providing an international forum for state-of-the-art presentations on relevant methodologies and techniques, and to identify needs for future development. The conference will also attempt to illustrate the applicability of various innovative techniques through advanced case studies on calibration and reliability assessment. The ultimate aim is to help participants determine critical factors and methods in their evaluation of uncertainty throughout the modelling process.

Organizers: Institute of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Applied Geophysics, Charles University, Prague
International Commission on Groundwater of the IAHS
International Hydrological Programme of the UNESCO
Contact Name: Conference Secretariat ModelCARE'2002
E-mail: modelcare2002@guarant.cz
URL: http://www.guarant.cz/ModelCARE2002/