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Project Code [2023-MC-012]
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Project title
Evaluation of Spatial and Temporal Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Levels in Ireland
Primary Funding Agency
Geological Survey Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
Technological University Dublin
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
The proposed study will develop a suite of cluster (catchment type)-specific statistical empirical models relating two indices derived from groundwater levels, namely groundwater memory and standardised groundwater level index (SGI), with principal climatic variables and catchment characteristics. A combination of clustering procedures and machine learning algorithms will be used to develop these models which provide a predictive tool to forecast the impacts of climate change on groundwater levels in differing Irish aquifer types and significant individual aquifers. Results will then be extrapolated (upscaled) to represent the spatial and temporal variations of climate impacts across the Republic of Ireland through integration of modelling results with the existing GIS platform.
Grant Approved
�78,000.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
2. Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/08/2025