Glossary
Glossary
Contains terms and definitions used in the reference book, the project and the structure of the Ontology.
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Verified modelModel that has been shown to produce acceptable predictions by comparison with independent field measurements. | |
VulnerabilityThe state of being prone to or susceptible to harm. In this respect, we can distinguish different forms of vulnerability (e.g., social, economic, environmental and so on). | |
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WastewaterWater changed by use and discharged to a drain or sewer system | |
Water qualityLevel of impurities or pollutants in water. | |
WatercourseA natural or artificial channel along which water flows. | |
WatershedArea of the land surface and the associated underground aquifer(s) draining to a specific point in a river. | |
WeirStructure across a channel or pipe designed such that it only allows flow over its crest. | |
Wet weather flowThe response of the flow in a drainage network to a rainfall event. | |
Wicked flood-related problemsThe key problems in participatory water management which may arise due to different view points of actors (or stakeholders) involved. | |