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Project title

Validation of TRANSLATE for constraining interannual dry and wet conditions and for assessing the impact of climate change on groundwater levels.

Primary Funding Agency

Geological Survey Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Lead Organisation

MKO Water Limited

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

This project assesses the ability of TRANSLATE climate projections to capture interannual dry and wet climatic conditions and quantifies the implications for the modelling of groundwater levels. Despite the influence of interannual climatic conditions on groundwater levels, existing climate models are based on long-term averages that may not effectively reflect interannual fluctuations. This project seeks to address this research gap. The research will be conducted in four work packages (WPs). WP1 validates TRANSLATE at reproducing interannual wet and dry conditions by comparing simulations and observations using a novel approach to quantify cumulative deficits and surpluses. WP2 examines groundwater responses to TRANSLATE simulations and develop recommendations for climate change scenario modelling for groundwater levels. WP3 compiles inputs and outputs from this project into a digital database that will be collated in an open-source repository. WP4 disseminates the results to a wide range of stakeholders by presenting findings at national and international conferences and contributing to a scientific publication. The project is an important step in validating and assessing TRANSLATE applications in predicting climate change impacts on groundwater levels. This project will support climate adaptation and mitigation strategies and will serve to bolster collaboration between public and private services.

Grant Approved

�30,000.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

2. Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options

Start Date

01/09/2024

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/05/205