Discussion of “Perceptual models of uncertainty for socio-hydrological systems

Discussion of “Perceptual models of uncertainty for socio-hydrological systems: a flood risk change example” ^*

Ertsen, M.W. (TU Delft Water Resources)

2018

Dealing with uncertainty is key in socio-hydrological analysis. As such, thinking through what uncertainties mean for whom and when is key. This discussion contribution introduces three issues related to defining uncertainties. The first issue deals with the problem of defining uncertainty as a given external reality. The second issue deals with who decides about relevant uncertainties. The third issue deals with the issue whether coupled human-hydrological systems can be seen as existing on their own. Finally, the text provides two examples of hydrological research that try to be explicit about our dealing with multiple (interpretations of) realities.

hydrological models
socio-hydrology
uncertainty

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:19dc6b8e-dee4-44af-a598-24a4dfbeb83e

https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2018.1547504

2019-06-03

0262-6667

Hydrological Sciences Journal, 63 (13-14)

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