Master of the maps

Sparks, A.

Master of the maps - 2003 - New Civil Engineer (1498) 4 September 2003, 22(1) .

Examines the use of IT in accessing hydrological data for use in designing drainage. A design tool called Masterdrain helps identify local hydrological constants which are peculiar to each location. using HR Wallingford national information maps. The programme is primarily for surface water but can also cope with foul water and can be used to design infiltration, storage and soakaways. Further information can be found at http://www.mstdrain.co.uk.


DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
HYDROLOGY
MAPS