HydPy-KinW

The HydPy-KinW model family provides storage-based routing methods that rely on the simplifying kinematic wave assumption. Currently, all its members follow routing methods applied by the LARSIM model.

For reasons of consistency with the original LARSIM implementation, the names of all parameter and sequence classes are German terms and abbreviations. Additionally, the documentation on each parameter or sequence contains an English translation.

Warning

We might change the implemented application models soon. Backward-incompatible changes might include switching to English variable names, improving numerical performance, or supporting more channel profile geometries. It is also possbile we drop HydPy-KinW entirely if, for example, alternative routing methods like musk_mct prove superior in every respect.

Available models:

• kinw » HydPy-KinW (base model)
• kinw_williams » HydPy-KinW-Williams (Williams routing based on a triple trapeze profile and the Strickler equation)
• kinw_williams_ext » HydPy-KinW-Williams-Ext (Williams routing based on an externally calculated volume-discharge relationship)