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GraphFlood 1.0: an efficient algorithm to approximate 2D hydrodynamics for landscape evolution models
Boris Gailleton
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Université de Rennes, CNRS, Géosciences Rennes – UMR 6118, 35000 Rennes, France
Philippe Steer
Université de Rennes, CNRS, Géosciences Rennes – UMR 6118, 35000 Rennes, France
Philippe Davy
Université de Rennes, CNRS, Géosciences Rennes – UMR 6118, 35000 Rennes, France
Wolfgang Schwanghart
Institute of Environmental Science and Geography, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Thomas Bernard
Université de Rennes, CNRS, Géosciences Rennes – UMR 6118, 35000 Rennes, France
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Philippe Steer
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We use cutting-edge algorithms and conceptual simplifications to solve the equations that describe surface water flow. Using quantitative data on rainfall and elevation, GraphFlood calculates river width and depth and approximates erosive power, making it a suitable tool for large-scale hazard management and understanding the relationship between rivers and mountains.
We use cutting-edge algorithms and conceptual simplifications to solve the equations that...
