Watershed simulation and forecasting system (WSFS)
Waterinfo.fi / Vesi.fi, which offers the most accurate and up-to-date water information in Finland, is largely based on the WSFS model system:
The watershed simulation and forecasting system produces discharge and water level forecasts for over 800 locations, as well as real-time water situation maps and calculated hydrological information:
The forecasts can be seen on the websites and used for getting information, monitoring, and supporting lake regulation and flood prevention. Flood warnings are also sent by email.
The system uses the Environmental Administration's hydrological observation network, the Finnish Meteorological Institute's weather observations and forecasts, weather radar precipitation data, and satellite snow cover and snow water equivalent value data.
WSFS model is also used to assess the impacts of climate change on water resources. In addition to the open service, the Environmental Administration also uses a more extensive www-based interactive user interface internally.
Demonstration video about the WSFS system
(including WSFS-Vemala)
More infromation
- group manager Ari Koistinen,
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)
firstname.lastname@syke.fi