Abstract
The Flood Studies Report was published in 1975 following four years of research by up to 25 specialists at four research centres. Ten years on it remains unsurpassed for the scope of its recommendations, its exhaustive use of a national data set, and its translation of research methods into practical tools. Its acceptance into the UK water industry has been all but total. The main features and applications of the Report are reviewed and the importance is emphasised of a mechanism for after-sales servicing, for training, and for disseminating updates. Research into flood hydrology has continued in the UK and the continuing debates on issues raised are reported. Some special problems and responsibilities are discussed arising from applying research in an area where engineering and legal considerations may dominate.
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Beran, M. (1987). The UK Flood Studies Report: Continuing Responsibilities and Research Needs. In: Singh, V.P. (eds) Flood Hydrology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3957-8_3
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