Development of a high-resolution 1D/2D coupled flood simulation of Charles City, Iowa

ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I could not have completed my research without the help of numerous people. Drs. Larry Weber and Nathan Young provided invaluable guidance in the preparation of this thesis. I want to thank Jesse Piotrowski for providing constant advice on developing my models and presenting the results. Nate, Jesse, and Andy Craig collected the bathymetric data I used in my model. Dan Gilles provided substantial help as we learned the software together. I want to thank the faculty, staff, and students at IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center for their support and friendship. Brian Miller and Mark Wilson provided support for my many computer needs. I would also like to thank Dr. Witek Krajewski for finding time in his hectic schedule to be on my thesis committee. Lastly I want to thank my parents, without their motivation, support, and positive example I would not have made it this far in my