The VIP MEXICO project aims to evaluate precipitation reanalysis products for Mexico through comprehensive validation. This involves comparing reanalysis data with observed precipitation patterns and assessing their performance as input for rainfall-runoff models by examining the agreement between observed and simulated runoff. A particular emphasis will be placed on events related to hurricanes.
The dual comparison of precipitation and runoff data is intended to provide a robust basis for selecting suitable reanalysis products for hydrological modeling, including subsequent applications such as flood frequency analysis and reservoir optimization.
A central element of the project is the development of a nationwide, regionalized dataset of observed precipitation. While this dataset will primarily serve the validation process within VIP MEXICO, it will also lay the groundwork for future hydrological and water resource studies.
Additionally, the project seeks to explore opportunities for long-term institutional collaborations, making it a strategic initiative for capacity building and future joint research.
VIP Mexico receives funding from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and TU Braunschweig (TUBS) as a seed funding project.
October 2024 – October 2025
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)