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Early Warning Service for Flood Risks in the Balearic Islands

The University of the Balearic Islands implemented in different phases since 2004 a hydrometric network of automated measurement stations.In this way, a continuous and precise record has been obtained following the standards of international hydrometric networks. The constant review and adequate maintenance in the field has allowed hydrometric data to be obtained that rigorously support surface hydrology research in Mediterranean drainage basins and the generation of a better knowledge of the behavior of surface hydrology on the island of Mallorca.It must be borne in mind that the historical records of surface hydrology are considerations of utmost importance in hydrological planning, flood risks and the sustainability of other ecosystems. Thus, the EU Water Framework Directive (2000) requires the application of hydrological planning cycles in which the robustness and reliability of the data series generated by the hydrometric networks are fundamental for the implementation of Flood Risk Plans. However, based on this existing infrastructure described, the MEDhyCON group intends to create the network of early warning stations by introducing the ability to communicate data in real time. In this sense, they want to join forces by taking advantage of the IoTIB platform as a means of communication and achieve a modern and necessary infrastructure in the Balearic Islands. The main objectives are to develop:

1. hydrological models in real time, in order to simulate potential hydrological events based on the information obtained through the monitoring of the hydrometric network
 
2. a friendly graphical and cartographic interface (Web; Geoportal HydroMED) of the monitoring system that allows the consultation of observations in real time and the visualization of the results of the hydrological models developed as an early warning system