2010 - Typhoon Committee

2010
modeling and programming in Microsoft Excel’s macro
language (VBA) were conducted. Participants were also
involved inconfiguring a Tank model for their selected
catchment, hands-on development of the modeland coding
the model in VBA.Beside classes and computer hands on,
the participant have a chance to visit Central Forecast Office
in Malaysian Meteorological DepartmentPetalingJaya.Storm
water Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) Operation
Office, Putrajaya and DID hydrological station.
At the end of the training, the participants not only
gained knowledge of the tank model but wereexposed to
development of MSExcel Macros using Visual Basic for
Applications (VBA). This allowsflexibility in changing the way
Tank model is adopted in the various river basins. As a result
most participants were able to simulate the flood events for
their selected catchments successfully.
The certificate of participation was given during
farewell lunch by Deputy Director of Water Resources
Management and Water Resource Division. Tn. Haji Azmi
to the foreign participant and DID officer who successful
finish their training.
Picture 3: Site Visit to SMART
Picture 4: Site visit to DID Hydrological station.
Picture 1: Lecturer and hands on at classroom
Picture 2: Visit to Malaysian Meteorological Department by
foreign participant and DID officer
Picture 5: Farewell lunch organizes by DID at the end of the
training.
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