Background
NMPI working papers are based on ongoing scientific discussions of experts within the network. They are the result of initiatives (including research projects) meant to actively test novel ideas and approaches to help actualize the aims of the network. Papers produced in the series will cover methods and tools the NMPI network will develop based on concepts that are expected to push the boundaries of both the social and engineering sciences. The idea is to shrink a disciplinary divide that is responsible for a significant part of the gap between numerical modeling - policy .
Below is a list of completed papers and articles currently in the pipeline.
Completed Papers
Hughes, A., Rees, J., Manful, D. (2009) Developing Best Practice for Model Uptake: The NMPI Experience. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series XX, Volume XX, Art. XX. [PDF] (To appear in Journal of Ground Water)
Kaule, G., Schwarz-von Raumer, H-G. (2008) Bridging the gap between knowledge and policy action: Land use is the key – confidence is the condition. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series XX, Volume XX, Art. XX. [PDF] (Originally published in River Basins – From Hydrological Science to Water Management / Les bassins versant – de la science hydrologique ŕ la gestion des eaux (IAHS Publ. 323, 2008))
McDonnell, R. A. (2008) Challenges for Integrated Water Resources Management: How Do We Provide the Knowledge to Support Truly Integrated Thinking? Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series XX, Volume XX, Art. XX.[PDF] (Originally published in International Journal of Water Resources Development, 24:1, 131 - 143)
Manful, D. Y., Kaule, G., van de Giesen, N.C. (2007) Application of a fuzzy logic approach for linking hydro-ecological simulation output to decision support. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series XX, Volume XX, Art. XX. [PDF] (Originally published in IAHS Publ. 317, 2007 ' Reducing the Vulnerability of Societies to Water Related Risks at the Basin Scale)
Hughes, A. G., Mansour, M. M., Robins, N. S. and Cheeseman, M. (2007) The use of groundwater models as arbiters: a case study from the UK. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series 01, Volume 01, Art. 00. [PDF] Poster [PDF]
Ehsan, S., Marx, W.and Wieprecht, S. (2007) Ways of how to put into practice a decision support system in Pakistan for improved risk management of dams, Poster Session, First NMPI Workshop 2007, 12-13 March 2007, Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: SeriesXX, Volume XX, Art. XX. Poster [PDF] (Originally published online by the department of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management of Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Papers in Preparation
Manful, D. Y., He, Y., Rees, J. G. and Schwarz-von Raumer, H-G. Benchmarking the efficacy of an ensemble rainfall runoff modelling (RRM) system in basin / watershed level decision-making processes for assessing the vulnerability of a multipurpose reservoir to extreme hydrological events. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series 01, Volume 01, Art. 01.
He, Y., Bárdossy, A. A non-metric and non-parametric approach to model poorly gauged catchments in data sparse regions for irrigation systems planning: A case study of the Afram Plains of Ghana. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series 01, Volume 01, Art. 02.
Manful, D. Y. A novel approach to transmit relevant uncertainty within the cloud to catchment continuum in decision-making processes as the basis to develop climate-proof water use policies for a 21st century megalopolis. Numerical Modelling Policy Interface - NMPI - Network Working paper: Series 01, Volume 01, Art. 03.
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