Author(s): Ignacio Carrasco; Esther Ruiz
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Keywords: Decision Support System; Ebro River Basin; Flood risk management; Hydrological forecasting; Real-time monitoring; SAIH
Abstract: The Automated Hydrological Information System (SAIH) is a technological framework for real-time monitoring, forecasting, and management of water resources and flood events in the Ebro River Basin. It integrates a network of hydrometeorological sensors that provide continuous high-resolution data on key variables, which are assimilated into hydrological models, meteorological forecasts, and AI tools to form a Decision Support System (DSS). The DSS delivers forecasts with lead-times of up to 72 hours, supporting reservoir operation and civil protection actions. Aligned with European Directive 2007/60/EC, the system incorporates flood hazard mapping and probabilistic analysis, enabling an integrated approach to flood risk management based on real-time data and predictive modelling.
Year: 2026