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Flow intermittence prediction using a hybrid hydrological modelling approach: influence of observed intermittence data on the training of a random forest model
UR RiverLy, INRAE, Villeurbanne, France
Annika Künne
Institute of Geography, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
Flora Branger
UR RiverLy, INRAE, Villeurbanne, France
Sven Kralisch
Institute of Geography, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
Alexandre Devers
UR RiverLy, INRAE, Villeurbanne, France
Jean-Philippe Vidal
UR RiverLy, INRAE, Villeurbanne, France
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Short summary
Modelling flow intermittence is essential for predicting the future evolution of drying in river networks and better understanding the ecological and socio-economic impacts. However, modelling flow intermittence is challenging, and observed data on temporary rivers are scarce. This study presents a new modelling approach for predicting flow intermittence in river networks and shows that combining different sources of observed data reduces the model uncertainty.
Modelling flow intermittence is essential for predicting the future evolution of drying in river...
