Hydrological modelling of biomass production area for flexible water management – computational tool for a digital twin

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Organisation

Aalto University

Description

Agricultural water management is challenged by the climate warming, which is leading to transitions in field cultivation. The occurrence of extremes is affecting the operation of drainage/irrigation systems and increasing the need of short-term control. Modelling and simulation are viable tools to prepare for mitigation and adaptation against the changed conditions. Such modelling tasks are in the core of the DIWA Flagship, where hydrological models are developed as part of the digital twin construction. 

PhD project description:

The doctoral researcher develops a computational setup that connects a hydrological model to the DIWA digital twin platform. The model simulates water balance and water management measures in northern bioproduction areas. The data connection in the computational setup is two-way: (1) the model reads spatio-temporal input data from the DIWA data space and (2) produces outputs to the digital twin platform for visualization. The computational setup is applied to produce forecast simulations for planning short term water management actions.

Link to DIWA Research theme:

Links to DIWA research theme 3 (Integrated analysis and modelling). (Tasks 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)

Link to PhD pilot Key research area:

Agricultural water systems, observations, and management

Specific requirements:

The applicant is expected to have a master’s degree on hydrology, water engineering, agricultural and forest sciences, or related field. The position requires good teamwork skills and self-management. The applicant should have experience in programming (preferred languages python/C++), model development and application, as well as data management and analysis. Previous experience in version control (Git) is seen as an asset.

Secondment/: 

Links with Luke, Syke, Finnish Field Drainage Association

Dept./Faculty to which the thesis belongs

Water and Environmental Engineering / Department of Built Environment / School of Engineering / Aalto University

Principal supervisor

Prof. Harri Koivusalo

2nd supervisor

Univ. Teacher Heidi Salo

3rd supervisor

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Secondment host

Prof. Jari Hyväluoma

More information & application

https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-researchers-in-the-digital-waters-diwa-doctoral-pilot