Franziska Clerc-Schwarzenbach: Large-Sample Hydrology – A Few Camels or a Whole Caravan?

In this episode, I’m joined by Franziska Clerc-Schwarzenbach, a PhD student at the University of Zurich, to explore the evolving field of large-sample hydrology. Franziska shares insights from her research on the CAMELS and Caravan datasets, highlighting their transformative potential in hydrological modeling and the challenges posed by data quality and standardization. We discuss the trade-offs between regional and global datasets, the implications for hydrological model performance, and the critical considerations for researchers in choosing the right data for their studies. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the future of hydrology and the lessons learned from working with large datasets.