Monthly Archives: May 2013
Uncertainty in flooding predictions – can probabilistic forecasts help?
At a recent hydrology conference we ran an experiment in flood forecasting. The experiment investigated whether probabilistic information improved decision making. Participants were presented with six forecast hydrographs and were asked to decide whether to open the upstream flood gates … Continue reading
Posted in Forecasting, Probabilistic, Risk communication
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Scottish Flood Forecasting Service 