TY - GEN
T1 - Two-dimensional numerical simulation of rainfall-induced debris flows using GIS
AU - Wang, C. X.
AU - Esaki, T.
AU - Mitani, Y.
AU - Andou, J.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - To predict the runout distance and inundated area of rainfall-induced debris flows, we develop a depth-averaged two-dimensional numerical model, in which the debris and water mixture is assumed to be a continuous, incompressible, unsteady fluid. The model is based on the continuity equations and Navier-Stokes equations. As raster grid networks of digital elevation model in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as the finite difference mesh, the continuity and momentum equations are solved numerically using the finite difference method. All the input and output data are processed in GIS. The model is applied to simulate the rainfall-induced debris flow of July 20, 2003, in Minamata City, southern Kyushu, Japan. The simulation reproduces the propagation and deposition of the debris flow and the results are in good agreement with field investigations. The two-dimensional numerical simulation of rainfall-induced debris flows using GIS can be used to estimate the flow range, and to define potentially hazardous areas for homes and roads.
AB - To predict the runout distance and inundated area of rainfall-induced debris flows, we develop a depth-averaged two-dimensional numerical model, in which the debris and water mixture is assumed to be a continuous, incompressible, unsteady fluid. The model is based on the continuity equations and Navier-Stokes equations. As raster grid networks of digital elevation model in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as the finite difference mesh, the continuity and momentum equations are solved numerically using the finite difference method. All the input and output data are processed in GIS. The model is applied to simulate the rainfall-induced debris flow of July 20, 2003, in Minamata City, southern Kyushu, Japan. The simulation reproduces the propagation and deposition of the debris flow and the results are in good agreement with field investigations. The two-dimensional numerical simulation of rainfall-induced debris flows using GIS can be used to estimate the flow range, and to define potentially hazardous areas for homes and roads.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:57849111466
SN - 9789059660595
T3 - International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation: Mechanics, Prediction, and Assessment, Proceedings
SP - 209
EP - 219
BT - 4th International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation
T2 - 4th International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation: Mechanics, Prediction, and Assessment
Y2 - 10 September 2007 through 13 September 2007
ER -