Getting Started

Build a basic overland flow project and add details

This training package shows how to access the FLO-2D help files and data file processor programs.

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Introduction to FLO-2D

FLO-2D is a two-dimensional flood routing software that can simulate hydrology and hydraulics over a grid system.  This training package will introduce the software and expand on it’s capabilities.  The most common uses for FLO-2D are as follows:

  • Overland flood routing
  • Rainfall and infiltration
  • Urban flood studies and coastal flooding
  • Riverine flood studies
  • Tailings dam and mudflow studies
  • Mountain hazard

FLO-2D Installation and Set-up

Use this training package to learn how to install FLO-2D and it’s processing programs.

  • General installation of FLO-2D and GDS
  • Installation of QGIS
  • Installation of FLO-2D Plugin for QGIS and Plugin Documentation

Getting Started QGIS and FLO-2D Plugin

This training package outlines how to start a simple overland flow project with QGIS and the FLO-2D Plugin.

  • QGIS and plugin overview
  • Create a project
  • Run the simulation

Getting Started GDS

This training package shows how to set up a simple project using the GDS.

  • GDS Overview
  • Create a project
  • Run the simulation

Floodplain Attributes

This GDS training package outlines the process to add detail to the overland flow model.

  • Spatially variable Manning’s n
  • Buildings
  • Streets
  • Walls or levees