Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking Model Results: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Advanced stormwater modeling has had a huge impact on our industry over the last decade. Modeling has allowed us to analyze complex systems at a city-wide scale that was previously unthinkable. These models allow us to quickly identify the problem and facilitate the implementation of potential solutions. But are these solutions practical or even constructible in the “real world”? Have these solutions been evaluated outside of the “model world”? This presentation will dive into what is recommended when evaluating proposed solutions and discuss lessons learned when comparing the constraints of the real world with the model world.
Author Bio
Rachael Johnson is a Senior Water Resources Engineer with WSP, specializing in hydraulic modeling. She has been with WSP since graduating from Virginia Tech with a Master’s degree in Biological Systems Engineering, six and a half years ago. During that time, she’s become the lead modeler in the Virginia Beach office. Rachael most enjoys working on local projects with local clients. She swears she’ll start studying for the PE soon. Jim Novak is a Lead Consultant in the Virginia Beach office of WSP. Jim received his bachelors degree from Old Dominion University and is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has over 10-years of experience in stormwater improvements and retrofits, drainage design, site design, and stormwater pump stations, both in the States and abroad.
