14/01/2014
Science Cafe talks to the scientists, statisticians and hydrologists who help to predict areas of flooding.
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Flood Prediction
On Science Caf茅 this week Alan Daulby takes a look at the work going on behind the scenes to predict flooding. Alan听talks to hydrologist Simon Parry about his work studying data and weather modelling at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in Wallingford, in Oxfordshire. We also hear from Andrew Wall, a flood prediction manager who explains听how听new technology is helping his team to听monitor rising water levels around the country, when early warning is crucial.听
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The School of Ocean Sciences in Bangor has been examining the link between climate change and rising sea levels听and Sophie-Bernice Wilmes reveals how high-performance computers are being utilised here.听And we hear from Bangor biogeochemist Dr Chris Evans who explains why our peatlands play a crucial role in flood water regulation.听
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 Jan 2014 18:30成人快手 Radio Wales
- Sun 19 Jan 2014 06:30成人快手 Radio Wales
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