Analyzing the Impact of Urbanization on Watershed Hydrology Using HEC-HMS
Student Classification
Junior
Faculty Mentor
Manoj Jha, Ph.D.
Department
Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 2019
Disciplines
Civil Engineering
Abstract
Hydrology is the branch of science that is concerned with the properties of water and its movement as it relates to land. Within hydrology, watersheds are often analyzed. A significant social and environmental concern is the conservation of land and water resources. This is due to the increase in population and degradation of natural resources (Verma et al, 2010). Rapid development contributes to water issues, pollution, and climate variability. Urban areas typically demonstrate an increase in peak flow of streams, which correlates to an increase in flooding. This research specifically utilizes a hydrologic model to further investigate the impact of urbanization on watersheds. The goal of this research is to understand the concepts behind hydrology and watersheds utilizing HEC-HMS. ArcGIS and HEC-GeoHMS are utilized to establish watershed parameters and a Curve Number Grid. This data is then imported into HEC-HMS in addition to weather data in order to predict discharge. The research will correlate urbanization and stream flow, by comparing the watershed of a more urban area to an agricultural area.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Breanna, "Analyzing the Impact of Urbanization on Watershed Hydrology Using HEC-HMS" (2019). Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Symposia. 170.
https://digital.library.ncat.edu/ugresearchsymposia/170