Some specifics considering the urban territories river discharge determination

¹ Institute of Mechanics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Fluid Mechanics, Acad. G. Bonchev str., Block 4, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
² University of Bucharest, Faculty of Geography, Nicolae Bălcescu Blv., 1 District, Bucharest, 010041, Roumanie

^* Corresponding author: milasemail@yahoo.com

Abstract

Urban territories are specific territories with a significant anthropogenic influence on the natural environment. As a result most of the existing natural conditions have been modified. Parts of them cover the natural forms of river beds and floodplains. Concerning to the humans safety, comfort and needs, while keeping ecosystems healthy function, different artificial structures also have been created. The process is connected to the well understanding and good quality data obtaining about the existing conditions and river flow behaviour, that are interconnected and relevant to the river discharge determination and its variations description – key issue for the entire river structures project, water extremes mitigation and maintaining a healthy state of the ecosystems. For the purpose various contact measurements and monitoring procedures are implemented. To clarify the process this material aims to present some specifics connected to the urban territories river discharge determination and the possibility for related monitoring networks creation. It is focused on the most used methods, their specifics and possible challenges for practical application. Main specifics connected to the related decision support systems creation and implementations are also presented. Main purpose is such state of the art dissemination, in help of decision makers and professionals in the area.