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An integrated approach for modeling hillslope ecohydroclimatology: a new path to predict landslides in a changing climate

Research Project

Project/Area Number 22K04331
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 22040:Hydroengineering-related
Research InstitutionKyoto University

Principal Investigator

WU YINGHSIN  京都大学, 防災研究所, 特定准教授 (40747143)

Project Period (FY) 2022-04-01 – 2025-03-31
Project Status Granted (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2024: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥2,340,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥540,000)
Keywordslandslide / climate change / hydrometeorology / hillslope ecohydrology / groundwater / 地すべり / ドローン観測 / 気候変動 / 斜面災害予測
Outline of Research at the Start

This research focuses on developing a refined methodology to model hillslope ecohydroclimatology for initiating a new path to predict occurrence of landslide in a changing climate through the integration of drone-based remote sensing and numerical modeling techniques in a high spatial resolution.

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

The research aims to propose a refined methodology for landslide prediction by modeling the responses of the eco-hydroclimatic environment of hillslope in a changing climate. The methodology consists of two components: 1) Utilization of UAV LiDAR technology to detect microtopography and assess geomorphological and vegetation conditions on hillslopes at a high resolution. 2) Application of measured field data to evaluate soil wetness and mechanical equilibrium conditions in the surface soil layer of hillslopes for predicting shallow landslide occurrence. Currently, a new numerical approach for water table evolution in unconfined aquifers has been developed to better simulate the landslide trigger of groundwater. Also, UAV LiDAR has undergone testing and is now ready for field measurement.

Current Status of Research Progress
Current Status of Research Progress

3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.

Reason

This research aims to develop a new methodology that integrates refined field measurements of microtopography and vegetation conditions on hillslope using UAV-mounted LiDAR with a numerical model for eco-hydromechanical assessment of hillslopes to predict landslide occurrence. So far, a new numerical model for simulating the shallow water table is being developed and integrated into a mechanical landslide model. Concurrently, UAV LiDAR is being employed for several field tests. In the current stage, the task is to integrate refined measurements and the developing assessment model with plans to calibrate the landslide model at a field site. Currently, the field measurement is under preparation and will be performed soon. The progress of the measurement plan is slightly behind the schedule.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

The future work will focus on completing the proposed methodology that integrates refined field measurement techniques with a developing mechanical landslide model. The main tasks include testifying the reliability of the field measurement technique and calibrating the numerical assessment model. To achieve this, field measurement using UAV LiDAR will undergo several tests in the field. Concurrently, techniques for processing and analyzing field-measured datum will be developed. These trials will validate the accuracy of the field measurement method and the precision of the numerical model. Finally, the developed model will be applied to assess landslide occurrence in a landslide-prone watershed using newly measured high-resolution geomorphological data and other hydrometeorological data.

Report

(2 results)
  • 2023 Research-status Report
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All 2024 2023 2022

All Journal Article (2 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (7 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results)

  • [Journal Article] APPLICATION OF RADIAL-BASIS FUNCTION NETWORK TO CHARACTERIZE FUTURE RAINFALL PRONE TO SEDIMENT HAZARDS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE2024

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Yamaji, A., & Nakakita, E.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of JSCE

      Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Pages: n/a

    • DOI

      10.2208/journalofjsce.23-16153

    • ISSN
      2187-5103
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] SCALING OF SNAKE LINE CHANGE BASED ON CLAUSIUS-CLAPEYRON RELATION2022

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Nakakita, E., & Yamaji, A.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B1 (Hydraulic Engineering)

      Volume: 78 Issue: 2 Pages: I_97-I_102

    • DOI

      10.2208/jscejhe.78.2_I_97

    • ISSN
      2185-467X
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] A Numerical Approach to Model Hillslope Soil Moisture for Predicting Shallow Landslides2023

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Hung, C.-Y., & Nakakita, E.
    • Organizer
      AGU Fall Meeting 2023
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Assessing Landslide Hazards in a Changing Climate Considering Atmospheric Influences: A Case Study of Rokko Mountain2023

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Yamaji, A., Naka, Y., & Nakakita, E.
    • Organizer
      AOGS 2023
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Application of radial-basis function network to characterize future rainfall prone to sediment hazards in a change climate2023

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Yamaji, A., & Nakakita, E.
    • Organizer
      68th Annual Conference of JSCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Assessing Landslide Hazards in a Changing Climate Considering Atmospheric Influences: A Case Study of Rokko Mountain2023

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Yamaji, A., Naka, Y., & Nakakita, E.
    • Organizer
      2023 Annual Conference, Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Investigating atmospheric temperature influences on landslide hazards in Japan2022

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Nakakita, E., & Yamaji, A.
    • Organizer
      AGU Fall Meeting 2022
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Scaling of snake line change based on Clausius-Clapeyron Relation2022

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Nakakita, E., & Yamaji, A.
    • Organizer
      67th Annual Conference of JSCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Preliminary Investigation of Influences of Atmospheric Condition on Occurrence of Sediment Hazard in a Changing Climate2022

    • Author(s)
      Wu, Y.-H., Nakakita, E., & Yamaji, A.
    • Organizer
      2021 Annual Conference, Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report

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Published: 2022-04-19   Modified: 2024-12-25  

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