Learning Modules

Learning Modules

These extended learning modules...[Notes: High level summary belongs here for each module, which will then link to a separate landing page for each module that has more details. For now, putting everything here since we only have one module.]

Learning Module 1: Simulating the geomorphic impacts of extreme rainfall using Landlab

Chapter 1: When it rains, it pours (sometimes)

1. Analyze time series data from a tipping bucket rain gauge.
2. Describe and compare storm properties.
3. Simulate stochastic rainfall using a Landlab component.
4. Explain how well historic events are captured by simulation.

Chapter 2: From rainfall to runoff

1. Construct and interpret a model of surface water hydrology.
2. Explain how root zone soil moisture evolves through time.
3. Plan and execute a model that couples two Landlab components.
4. Critique your hydrological model and modify it to route water.

Chapter 3: But will the hillside fail?

1. Apply your model using Data Components to import topography.
2. Explain how topography and water fluxes influence the Factor of Safety.
3. Execute a dynamic model of soil moisture driven by stochastic rainfall.
4. Analyze how the probability of hillside failure varies in space and time.