Calibration of Water-quality Model “woda” – Case Study of the Warta River

The main feature of the proposed model implemented by a computer package WODA, that distinguishes it from other commonly used models like QUALE 2E or WASP5, is a possibility of its automatic calibration i e parameter estimation taking into account simultaneously several sets of measured concentration data. Model WODA, developed by A. Kraszewski and R. Soncini-Sessa, enables fitting simulated values to measured concentrations of BOD and DO based on the least-square criterion. This model was applied for parameter estimation of the Warta River in Poland. Measured concentration data used for parameter estimation were obtained from monthly monitoring. The results are presented in the form of BOD and DO lines against measured concentrations along the analysed stretch of the Warta River. Adaptation of the model simulation results to measured data is described by quantifying characteristics. They indicate relatively good adjustment. The reasons of some differences are discussed and explained.