Separation of Floodplain Flow and Bankfull Discharge: Application of 1D Momentum Equation Solver and MIKE 21C

Abstract

A floodplain is an area of low-lying land adjacent to a river, stream, or other water body that is regularly inundated by water during periods of high flow. Floodplains typically have relatively flat terrain and are composed of sediments deposited by the river over time. Floodplain flow refers to the movement of water across the surface of the floodplain during periods of high flow. This flow can occur as a result of water spilling over the river banks or seeping into the ground and then re-emerging on the surface of the floodplain. Bankfull discharge is the flow of water that just fills the channel of a river or stream to the top of its banks. It is the point at which the river or stream is at its maximum capacity without overflowing onto the floodplain. Bankfull discharge is often used as a reference point for assessing flood risk and planning floodplain management strategies. To examine the bank-to-bank hydro-morphodynamics of a river, it is necessary to comprehend the flow distribution throughout the main stream and floodplain. Along with river hydraulics, bankfull discharge is a crucial parameter for estimating river bank erosion. For evaluating the distribution and generation of river flow over the floodplain and main stream, a variety of modeling tools and approaches are available. This study investigates methods for separating floodplain flow and bankfull discharge from observed discharge data using the one-dimensional momentum equation. A two-dimensional modeling tool (MIKE 21C) was also employed to investigate the usefulness of the proposed method in a region with an enormous floodplain.

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