Glossary
Glossary
Contains terms and definitions used in the reference book, the project and the structure of the Ontology.
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CalibrationAllocation of values to parameters such that the physically based model best fits the observed field measurements. | |
Cascading impactsThe cascade of effects of an event from first order, direct impacts to second order, indirect impacts and to third order, systemic impacts. | |
CatchmentArea of the land and the associated underground aquifer(s) draining to a specific point in a single watercourse. | |
Catchment areaArea draining to an inlet, sewer or watercourse. | |
CoevolutionPertaining to interactive and interrelated evolutionary processes. | |
CoevolutionaryA change in time through interactions. | |
Coevolutionary evolutionA nonlinear evolutionary process of interactions between the ever changing social, technical and natural processes. | |
Collection systemSystem of conduits, generally underground pipes and associated structures, which receives and conveys sanitary waste water and/or storm water. | |
Combined systemSewer system designed to carry both wastewater and surface water in the same pipeline(s). | |
Comparative Risk Assessment (CRA)A systematic evaluation of the changes of risk which result from individual and collective activities (and interactions) of contributing factors. | |