A Coupled Modeling Approach to Predict Water Quality in Lake Taihu, China: Linkage to Climate Change Projections
Visit sourceDirectly projects rising water temperature under future RCP 8.5 climate scenarios.
Climate Change
Atmospheric Temperature Change
Changing atmospheric temperatures affects water temperature and has adverse impact on a wide range of aquatic life.
Challenges with Atmospheric Temperature Change
Changing atmospheric temperatures affects water temperature and has adverse impact on a wide range of aquatic life. Simulation of the thermal regime coupled with forecast temperature scenarios helps regulators minimize the impacts of climate change and evaluate mitigation options.
Chassahowitzka model grid, bottom elevation
EEMS Capabilities
The EFDC+ model has a proven capability of accurate thermal modeling for rivers, lakes, and estuaries, including use in real-time systems. With EFDC+, users can also model steep sloping bathymetry and accurately reproduce the thermocline in a way not possible with similar models. Combined with a variety of calibration tools and habitat analysis tools, different scenarios affecting water temperatures can be easily compared.
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Modeling Climate Change Impacts Using EE
Visit sourceClimate change is an accepted reality, so most infrastructure development and maintenance will require the evaluation of possible impacts of climate change.
