Hydrologic modeling strategy for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Africa
Open-File Report
2008-1173
Prepared in cooperation with the World Bank, the Mauritania Ministry of Mines and Industry, and Futures Group
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Abstract
The government of Mauritania is interested in how to maintain hydrologic balance to ensure a long-term stable water supply for minerals-related, domestic, and other purposes. Because of the many complicating and competing natural and anthropogenic factors, hydrologists will perform quantitative analysis with specific objectives and relevant computer models in mind. Whereas various computer models are available for studying water-resource priorities, the success of these models to provide reliable predictions largely depends on adequacy of the model-calibration process. Predictive analysis helps us evaluate the accuracy and uncertainty associated with simulated dependent variables of our calibrated model. In this report, the hydrologic modeling process is reviewed and a strategy summarized for future Mauritanian hydrologic modeling studies.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Hydrologic modeling strategy for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Africa |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2008-1173 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20081173 |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | iii, 20 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
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