| Day 1: 2 October 2024 |
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Registration |
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| Session 1: Opening Session |
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| Chair: Dr Tendai Sawunyama (IUCMA) |
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| 9:00 |
0:05 |
Dr Tendai Sawunyama |
SAHS Chair Address |
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| 9:05 |
0:10 |
Prof Stanley Liphadzi |
Guest Speaker WRC |
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| 9:15 |
0:10 |
Prof David Holgate |
Guest Speaker UWC |
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| 9:25 |
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Ms Deborah Mochotlhi |
Guest Speaker DWS |
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| 9:35 |
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Dr Nompumelelo H. Obokoh |
Guest Speaker SACNASP |
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| 9:45 |
0:45 |
Keynote Speaker 1: Dr Mohsin Hafeez (IWMI): Navigating Water Security in Africa: Innovative Strategies for a Changing Climate |
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| 10:30 |
0:30 |
Tea Break |
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| Session 2 (Parallel) |
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Session 2.a: Crop Water Use, including of Neglected and Underutilised Crops |
Session 2.b: Hydrological Networks and Information Systems |
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Chair: Dr Shaeden Gokool (UKZN) |
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Chair: Dr Moloko Matlala (DWS) |
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| 11:00 |
0:15 |
Simphiwe Ngcobo |
A yield gap analysis to assess vulnerability of commercial sugarcane to climatic extremes in southern Africa |
0:15 |
Jeremy Naidoo |
The South African River Flow Monitoring Network: A review of the historical trends, challenges and network design |
| 11:15 |
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Evania Chetty |
Exloring the use of unmanned aerial vehicle RGB data for crop monitoring and mapping within a smallholder setting |
0:15 |
Dr Michael van der Laan |
Using 4IR tools to monitor and predict agricultural water availability in South Africa |
| 11:30 |
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Knowledge Muchaonyerwa |
Mapping to assess precision weed mapping in a smallholder farm using multispectral UAV imagery and geospatial cloud computing infrastructure |
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Nolusindiso Ndara |
Establishment of an instrumentation network for long term hydrological monitoring across six different South African landscapes |
| 11:45 |
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Simon Lake |
A novel approach for mapping areas suitable for rainfed production of Bambara Nut and Cowpea |
0:15 |
Setjhaba Mofokeng |
Use of the National Integrated Water Information System (NIWIS) for water resource information management In South Africa |
| 12:00 |
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Thando Mthembu |
Calibration and testing of AquaCrop for sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) landraces |
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Jason Hallowes |
WaterSphere 360: Geeks go global, how the digital revolution just invited everyone to the innovation pool party |
| 12:15 |
1:00 |
Lunch |
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| Session 3: Leveraging Earth Observation for Hydrology |
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| Chair: Dr Alanna Rebelo (ARC) |
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| 13:15 |
0:15 |
Stefanie Schütte |
Exploring remotely sensed rainfall datasets as inputs into hydrological models for South Africa |
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| 13:30 |
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Keanu Singh |
The use of microcontrollers and UAV-derived bathymetric data for hydraulic modelling to inform e-flow assessments |
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| 13:35 |
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Glen Mkhonta |
Application of Google Earth Engine as a tool for flood mapping in EThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| 13:40 |
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Jaco Kotze |
Testing a pixel-based change detection method for creating landslide inventories |
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| 13:55 |
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Mmasechaba Lebogang Moropane |
Mapping groundwater-dependent invasive species with remote sensing and machine learning in the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape, South Africa |
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| 14:10 |
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Naledzani Ndou |
Spatial construction of missing turbidity data for dynamic estuarine waters based on Sentinel-2 Imagery and ensemble techniques |
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| 14:25 |
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Ione Loots |
Finding causes for lower-than-expected urban flood peaks through remote sensing, field investigation and hydraulic modelling |
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| 14:40 |
0:20 |
Discussion |
Opportunities and constraints to leveraging earth observation for hydrology in the Global South |
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| 15:00 |
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Tea Break |
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| Session 4: Workshops |
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Workshop 1: Dr Jane Tanner (RU): Determining the South African hydrological contribution to three initiatives: ARUA CoE Doctoral School, Africa Europe Cluster of Research Excellence and FRIEND-Water |
1:30 |
Workshop 2: Dr Mamohloding Tlhagale (WRC): Charting the way forward in hydrology and water security research in Africa |
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FRIEND Social |
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| Day 2: 3 October 2024 |
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| Session 5 (Parallel) |
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0:05 |
Notices |
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| 8:05 |
0:45 |
Keynote Speaker 2: Mr Joshua Rasifudi: A perspective on the future of hydrology and water security in the context of water quality management |
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Session 5.a: Field Observation for Water Management |
Session 5.b: Society for Water Resource Management |
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Chair: Mr Wandile Nomquphu (WRC) |
Chair: Mr Liam Cogill (ARC) |
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0:15 |
Michele Toucher |
Global change impacts on the water balance of headwater catchments in the Northern Drakensberg Strategic Water Source Area |
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Hulisani Mafenya |
The National State of Water in South Africa |
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Nosihle Mkhize |
Temporal water quality patterns and trends of the Cathedral Peak Research Catchments in the Northern Drakensberg |
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Rachel Makungo |
Water energy and food technologies, innovations, and practices for promoting sustainable resource use in rural areas of Vhembe District Municipality |
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Tiffany Aldworth |
Assessing the impact of woody plant encroachment on evapotranspiration in a semi-arid savanna across various spatio-temporal scales |
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Rebecka Henriksson |
Progressing the practice of integration in African water research: the Complex Social-Ecological Systems (CSES) Integration Wheel |
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Ameera Yacoob |
Assessing unmanned aerial vehicle data for evapotranspiration estimation: case study in Swayimane, KZN, South Africa |
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Masibulele Dlanga |
How safely managed sanitation could assist in enhancing water security in the country |
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Munashe Mashabatu |
Determining evapotranspiration of a fully mature Japanese Plum (cv African Delight) Orchard in a Mediterranean-type climate |
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Stuart Dunsmore |
Upper Jukskei Catchment Management Plan and a vision for water security |
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Lawrence Humbulani |
Evaluation of river and groundwater quality in the Mzimvubu to Tsitsikamma Water Management Area (WMA7) |
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David Gwapedza |
Using collaborative Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) to enhance decision making in agricultural water use |
| 10:20 |
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Johan van Tol |
Alpine wetland degradation in the Northen Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains: On the need for baseline research |
0:35 |
Discussion |
Society for water security |
| 10:35 |
0:10 |
Discussion |
Technological advancements in hydrological field observations |
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| Session 6: Poster Session & combined tea break |
| 10:45 |
1:30 |
Aluvuyo Bixa |
Impact of pesticides on the aquatic environment of the Kouga River |
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Liam Cogill |
Can satellite remote sensing be used to measure the water-use impacts of woody invasive alien trees in southern Africa? |
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Jaco Pietersen |
Exploring the potential impact of critical storm duration and catchment size on the calibration of areal reduction factors |
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Mutondi Tshikororo |
Investigating groundwater and surface water interactions in the uThukela River Basin at a nested scale |
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Ffion Atkins |
Climate change impacts on groundwater in South Africa: a systematic review |
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Zwivhuya Tshivhundo |
Integrated knowledge systems towards flood resilience and sustainable solid waste management in South African urban informal settlements |
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Anothando Yono |
Using Google Earth Engine for land use/land cover mapping and classification to promote sustainable water management: Mariepskop Mountains |
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Faith Jumbi |
Temporal variation in patterns of shallow groundwater responses to rainfall in the Jonkershoek Catchment, Western Cape, South Africa |
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Mpho David Musitha |
Evaluation of adaptation pathways for different climate change scenarios in Luvuvhu River Catchment, South Africa |
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Jaco Gericke Ockert |
Development of an automated hydrograph analysis tool to estimate catchment response time |
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Livhuwani Prince Tshivhenga |
Comparison of infiltration models in hydrological soil groups along the Soutpansberg Mountains |
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Daniel Kibirige |
Estimation of soil erosion risk using GIS and remote sensing integration with RUSLE model in the Umgeni catchment, South Africa |
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Demian Mukansi |
Detecting trends in hydrological extremes and a preliminary non-stationary extreme value analysis of flood data in South Africa |
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Dr Udhav Maharaj |
The transformation of research outputs into flood estimation tools in support of the national flood studies programme in South Africa |
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Pfunzo Ndou |
Health risks assessment of drinking water sources in a remote rural area and possible mitigation strategies |
| 12:15 |
1:00 |
Lunch |
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| Session 7 (Parallel) |
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Session 7.a: Drought Analysis for Water Security |
Session 7.b: Policy and Governance for Water Resource Management |
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Chair: Dr Ione Loots (UP) |
Chair: Dr David Gwapedza |
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Makgwale Masha-Matsemela |
Hydrological drought risk analysis using Standardised Streamflow Index: a case of the Vaal River Catchment |
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Sinetemba Xoxo |
Navigating water reallocation challenges: A socially engaged and uncertain modelling approach |
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Mxolisi Mukhawana |
Hydrological drought assessment using the standardized groundwater index and the standardized precipitation index in the Berg River Catchment, South Africa |
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Djim M.L Diongue |
A trajectory of change in the Guiers Lake Basin, Senegal: Applying the Adaptive Systemic Approach to establish participatory governance for water security |
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Seemole Shika |
Performance assessment of solar-powered groundwater pumping systems in rural areas of Greater Giyani Municipality (Limpopo) |
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Pepijn van Ravesteyn |
Reallocation of coal-fired power station water as part of a just transition initiative |
| 14:00 |
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Siyabonga Ngcobo |
Quantifying hydrological drought and assessing water resource availability in the Kouga Dam Catchment in Eastern Cape, South Africa: A review |
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Jane Tanner |
Complex decisions around water sustainability for Rhodes University in a climate and governance changing future |
| 14:15 |
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Ndumiso S Masilela |
Validation and application of CHIRPS rainfall data for drought monitoring in South Africa |
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Discussion |
Policy and governance for water security |
| 14:20 |
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Discussion |
Innovations in sustainable water management |
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| 14:30 |
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Tea Break |
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| Session 8: Workshops |
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Workshop 1: Dr Michele Toucher (SAEON) :Using the long-term South African experimental catchments data to respond to the IAHS Science for water solutions decade: HELPING |
1:30 |
Workshop 2: Oudi Kgomongwe (DWS): UNESCO IHP – pathway for South Africa to achieve water security |
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| Day 3: 4 October 2024 |
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| Session 9: Flood Prediction to Enhance Resilience in a Changing Climate |
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| Chair: Dr Rachel Makungo (UniVen) |
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| 8:00 |
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Notices |
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Keynote Speaker 3: Dr Katelyn Johnson: Navigating the waters: South African flood hydrology in a changing climate |
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| 8:50 |
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Mike Wiese |
Unlocking potential: Rain-on-Grid Modelling for Design Flood Estimation |
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| 9:05 |
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Stuart Dunsmore |
A best practice guideline for Design Flood Estimation in municipal areas in South Africa |
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| 9:20 |
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Ernest Oakes |
An evaluation of selected precipitation loss models for the derivation of unit hydrographs |
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| 9:35 |
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Nicholas Byaruhanga |
Evolution of flood prediction and forecasting models for flood Early Warning Systems: A scoping review |
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| 9:50 |
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Nicholas Davis |
Factors to consider when modelling potential changes in hydrological responses from urban areas |
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| 9:55 |
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Sibuyisele Pakati |
Flood modelling and impact assessment for the Cape Town Metropolitan Region: A cloud based geospatial technique. |
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| 10:10 |
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Udhav Maharaj |
Improved performance and uncertainty estimation in Design Flood Estimation Models used in South Africa: SCS-CN model case study |
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| 10:25 |
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Phindile Sabela-Rikhotso |
Assessment of the effectiveness of the Early Warning and Disaster Risk Assessment approaches applied during the 2024 Heritage Day floods: perspectives from Franschhoek |
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| 10:30 |
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Sandile Sifiso Dladla |
Joint probability modelling of flood variables for the design of flood hydrographs in South Africa |
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| 10:35 |
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Mark Summerton |
Lessons from climate resilient water safety planning for South Africa |
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| 10:40 |
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Tea Break |
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| Session 10 (Plenary): Developments in Hydrological Modelling |
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| Chair: Dr Michele Toucher (SAEON) |
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| 11:10 |
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Dr Alanna Rebelo |
Hydrological model structural uncertainty influences predictions of nature-based solution benefits |
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| 11:25 |
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Mark Horan |
A Preliminary Investigation into comparative inputs of high resolution vs aggregated variables using the HYPE and ACRU hydrological models for assessing hydrological resources |
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| 11:40 |
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Assumpta Onyeagoziri |
Evaluating the performance of the JULES land surface model for simulating water and carbon fluxes in southern African Water Towers |
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| 11:55 |
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Ndivheni Ravhura |
Modelling impacts of climate change on hydrology: A case study of Mokolo River Catchment, Limpopo, South Africa |
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| 12:10 |
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Sakikhaya Mabohlo |
Application of SWAT+ model for modelling complex irrigated agricultural catchment in a semi-arid area of Western Cape, South Africa |
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| 12:25 |
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Prof Roland Schulze (Des Midgley Memorial Lecture) |
Assessing the performance of a daily time-step, process-based agro-hydrological model by verification studies across climate types and continents: pre-conditions, considerations and special cases |
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| 12:45 |
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Awards Ceremony & Closing |
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| Chair: Ms Tinisha Chetty (UKZN) |
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| 13:00 |
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Lunch |
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