Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180101229]Researchers: Daly, Edoardo (Chief Investigator) , Ian Cartwright (Chief Investigator) , Matteo Camporese (Partner Investigator) , Prof Jeffrey McDonnell (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Exploring water worlds for ecohydrologic modelling of ephemeral catchments. This project aims to identify and quantify the key processes driving the generation of streamflow in ephemeral catchments with different rainfall regimes, topography, geology, and two contrasting land uses. Four ephemeral catchments in south-western Victoria will be used as a case study to identify how these catchments store and release water. Particular focus will be directed to understanding the roles of groundwater and surface runoff in supplying the streams when they flow, and how rainfall is partitioned between tree water use, groundwater recharge, and streamflow. The outcomes from experimental observations will be used to improve current hydrological models to support land and water management.
Funding Amount $309,599
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180101229
- ARC : DP180101229