Abstract
The Great Himalayan Region is considered one of the most fragile and delicate ecosystems in the world. The region is geologically active. The kingdom of Nepal is situated in this region and hosts some of the highest, rugged and steep watersheds in the world. In recent years the region has come under ever-increasing threat of land and water degradation, soil erosion and water quality problems. Watershed management is an effective means of conserving ecosystem. Application of hydrological models in a watershed can provide effective catchment management options. Hydrological Simulation Program - FORTRAN (HSPF), Hydrological Modeling System (HEC-HMS) and MIKEll Rainfall Runoff Modelling System (NAM) are three widely used hydrological simulation models. All these models have been successfully tested around the globe. This paper made an attempt to investigate the suitability of these models in a highly mountainous and geologically sensitive watershed in Nepal.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on the Great Himalayas: Climate, Health, Ecology, Management and Conservation, held 12-15 January, 2004, in Tripureswore, Kathmandu |
| Publisher | Kathmandu University |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | International Conference on the Great Himalayas: Climate, Health, Ecology, Management and Conservation - Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on the Great Himalayas: Climate, Health, Ecology, Management and Conservation |
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| Period | 1/01/04 → … |
Keywords
- hydrologic models
- Nepal
- watershed management
- soil erosion
- Himalaya Mountains
- water quality