Table of Contents
Use this documentation as a guide to setting up, calibrating, and running the Vflo™ model. It is a practical guide, focused on the specifics of operating Vflo™ to obtain good results. For users interested in the theoretical background of distributed hydrologic modeling, look to the Model theoretical background page, as well as the list of References, and do not hesitate to contact Vieux & Associates, Inc. with further questions.
Access to this guide is available only for users registered with Vieux & Associates, Inc. online services. Users with access to the VAI Dashboard can use their exisiting usernames and passwords. E-Mail addresses associated with Vflo™ licenses are registered as part of the licensing procedure. Usernames/passwords for older versions of this guide (generally provided via email during the Vflo™ version 5 licensing procedure) are no longer valid; all Vflo™ 5 users should request new usernames. To request a new password, use the 'forgotten password' link on the login page. To request a new username, contact Vieux & Associates, Inc.
Vieux & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of version 6.1. See the changes here.
Getting started
- Introduction to Vflo™ and the Vflo™ Extensions
- Installing Vflo™
- Getting started
- Data requirements
- Getting around Vflo™
- Tutorials
- Metadata
Building a Vflo™ model (BOP file)
- Overview: Building a Vflo™ model
- Opening an existing Vflo™ model
- Developing a Vflo™ model using AutoBOP
- Developing a Vflo™ model without GIS
- Developing a Vflo™ model with GIS maps
- Evapotranspiration
- Creating filter files
Cells and parameters
- Cell types
- Hydraulic properties
- Infiltration parameters
- Working with cells
- Loading rating curves and cross sections
- Network analysis
- Watch points
- Entering baseflow
Rainfall
Solving Vflo™
Calibration
- Overview: Calibration
- Using observed data
- Using the Calibration Factors panel
- Calibration methods
- Clearing calibration factors
- Methodology for migrating basin models from Vflo ™ 5 to Vflo ™ 6
Extras
- Changing the Vflo™ display
- Importing data to Vflo™
- Exporting data from Vflo™
- Shortcut keys
- Default parameters