Tutorials

The tutorials listed below are included as guides to completing key functions and processes in Vflo™. Keep in mind that there are several different methods for building a Vflo™ model, loading rainfall, and performing calibration. Each tutorial presents only one possible method.

Access to these tutorials 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. To request a new password, use the 'forgotten password' link on the login page. To request a new username, contact Vieux & Associates, Inc.

Tutorial: Developing a Vflo™ model without GIS

This Tutorial demonstrates how to establish a Vflo™ domain, draw in flow direction arrows, and change cell types to build a basin model directly within Vflo™. The Tutorial also demonstrates the basic process of loading rainfall and generating hydrographs in Vflo™.

Tutorial: Developing a Vflo™ model with GIS maps

This tutorial demonstrates one method for importing ASCII parameter maps into Vflo™ to design a basin model. (AutoBOP may also be used to load a DEM, shapefiles, and parameter maps to Vflo™.)

Tutorial: Formatting parameter maps in GIS

This tutorial describes how to prepare parameter maps in GIS for input to Vflo™.

Tutorial: Establishing rated channel cells and loading rating curves

This tutorial demonstrates the process of loading rating curves and adjusting Green & Ampt infiltration parameters.

Tutorial: Calibrating estimated parameters

This tutorial introduces the Calibration Factors panel in Vflo™, and demonstrates how simulated hydrographs are affected by changes in roughness and hydraulic conductivity.

Tutorial: Model calibration

This tutorial describes one possible approach for calibrating a basin and improving simulated hydrographs.

Tutorial: Operational Checklist

This tutorial introduces a checklist that can be used to ensure models created in Vflo™ are reasonable and stable