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===TUFLOW Fixed Grid Models===
In summary, the TUFLOW 15m No Embankments simulation provided the best calibration (the shape file for the maximum inundation area for this run is included in the ftp download).
===TUFLOW FV Flexible Mesh Model===
The adoption of approach taken was based on minimizing preparation time. This approach could be interpreted as a “rapid solution” approach, providing preliminary advice for floodplain managers.
The cell sizes in the main river channels were chosen to allow between 5 and 10 cells across the channel width. As flow in the main channels is primarily in one direction, cells length were made longer than cell widths in order to optimize computational performance. Cell sizes on the floodplains were chosen to broadly represent overland flow characteristics, without capturing finer resolution features (such as roads, etc).
Differing friction values were tested (including a N = 0.022 in the main channels and rougher values on floodplains), however results with a constant N = 0.035 value provided the most accurate model predictions. N values at 0.035 are somewhat higher than anticipated (especially in the main channels), but considered acceptable.
It could be argued that a more detailed description should be made of hydraulically significant features on the floodplains (roads, etc) and also a more detailed description of overbank friction (according to land use). However, the calibration event occurred in 1964, which questions the validity of the adopted land use, terrain and (potentially) channel bathymetry – such uncertainties may overshadow any adoption of such details in the model application.
=Conclusion=
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