Themistocles Xanthopoulos



Participation in research projects

Participation as Project Director

  1. Evaluation of Management of the Water Resources of Sterea Hellas - Phase 2
  2. AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control
  3. A pilot study for the water resources management of the Epirus water district
  4. Development of a relational data base for management and processing of hydrometric information
  5. Evaluation of Management of the Water Resources of Sterea Hellas - Phase 1
  6. A pilot study for the management of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds
  7. Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2
  8. Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1
  9. Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

Participation as Researcher

  1. Hydroscope: Creation of a National Databank for Hydrological and Meteorological Information

Published work

Publications in scientific journals

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Modelling the Athens water supply system, Water Resources Management, 6, 57–67, doi:10.1007/BF00872188, 1992.
  2. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, A dynamic model for short-scale rainfall disaggregation, Hydrological Sciences Journal, 35 (3), 303–322, doi:10.1080/02626669009492431, 1990.
  3. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, On the parametric approach to unit hydrograph identification, Water Resources Management, 3 (2), 107–128, doi:10.1007/BF00872467, 1989.

Book chapters and fully evaluated conference publications

  1. D. Tolikas, D. Koutsoyiannis, et Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE: Un systeme d'informations pour l'etude des phenomenes hydroclimatiques en Grece, Publications de l'Association Internationale de Climatologie, 6eme Colloque International de Climatologie, edité par P. Maheras, Thessaloniki, 6, 673–682, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2857.2409, Association Internationale de Climatologie, Aix-en-Provence Cedex, France, 1993.

Conference publications and presentations with evaluation of abstract

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Modelling the Athens water supply system, 1st European Conference on Advances in Water Resources Technology, Athens, European Water Resources Association, 1991.
  2. M. Aftias, C. Tsolakidis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Alternative scenarios of the evolution of the water consummation in Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 25–34, G. Fountas, 1990.
  3. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, C. Tsolakidis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Planning and operating of the hydrosystem of Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 101–108, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3952.9207, G. Fountas, 1990.
  4. N. Mamassis, S. Roti, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrological characteristics of the Mornos, Evinos and Yliki basins, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 55–64, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2177.3043, G. Fountas, 1990.
  5. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Reliability and safety of the water resource system of Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 91–100, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1980.6968, G. Fountas, 1990.

Presentations and publications in workshops

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, A strategy for the problem of floods in Athens, Flood protection of the Athens basin, doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.35719.60320, Technical Chamber of Greece, 1995.
  2. D. Koutsoyiannis, G. Tsakalias, A. Christofides, A. Manetas, A. Sakellariou, R. Mavrodimou, N. Papakostas, N. Mamassis, I. Nalbantis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE: Creation of a national data bank of hydrological and meteorological information, Research and Technology Days '95, National Technical University of Athens, 1995.
  3. I. Nalbantis, N. Mamassis, D. Koutsoyiannis, E. Baltas, M. Aftias, M. Mimikou, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrologic characteristics of the water shortage, The water supply problem of Athens, 13–28, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, 1994.
  4. D. Tolikas, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE : An information system for the study of hydroclimatic phenomena in Greece, 8th Seminar for the protection of the environment, 36–44, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Municipality of Thessaloniki, Goethe German Institute of Thessaloniki, 1993.
  5. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Pilot study for the management of Louros and Arachthos basins. Appraisal of methodology and results, Computer aided water resources management, doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.35893.27360, Ministry of the Industry, 1991.

Various publications

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Requiem with Crescendo? – Supplementary material in slides, Athens, 2021.
  2. Th. Xanthopoulos, The reform in Greek Universities, August 2011.
  3. Th. Xanthopoulos, Bourgeois Democracy and Market Empire: An Essay for Critique and Consultation, March 2010.
  4. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Climate worsening: Inherent weaknesses in reliable prediction, and unjustified doomsaying, Bulletin of the National Chamber of Greece, 144–146, 8 July 2002.
  5. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Climate worsening: Inherent weaknesses in reliable prediction, and unjustified doomsaying, Newspaper "To Vima", A38–A39, 2 June 2002.
  6. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Prediction of climate: Scientific evidence, historical experience and the truth, Newspaper "To Vima", A10–A11, 17 September 2000.
  7. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Water resources, Technology and Informatics, Educational Greek Encyclopedia, 19, 403–404, Ekdotiki Athinon, 1997.
  8. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Flood protection of the Athens basin, Monthly Technical Review, 48, 50–53, 1996.
  9. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, The problem of flood protection of Athens: Strategy to deal with, Newspaper "Pontiki", 14–15, 24 November 1994.
  10. Th. Xanthopoulos, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Assessment of the water supply problem of Athens under the prevailing drought, Report to the Minister of Environment, Planning & Public Works, 8 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, 1993.
  11. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Special supplement on the problems of the water supply of Athens, Bulletin of the National Chamber of Greece, 1646, 15–52, 14 January 1991.
  12. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Reliability and safety of the water resource system of Athens, Economicos Tachydromos, 47(1907), 44–48, 22 November 1990.

Books

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Engineering Hydrology, Edition 3, 418 pages, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4856.0888, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, 1999.
  2. Th. Xanthopoulos, Statistical Hydrology, 251 pages, Thessaloniki, 1974.
  3. Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydraulics Courses, Volume I - Introduction to Theoretical Hydraulics, Thessaloniki, 1966.

Academic works

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Contribution of Mathematical Analysis and Laboratory Applications to the Generalization of the Theory and the Experimental Study of Physical Models at Any Scale, Thessaloniki, 1965.

Research reports

  1. NTUA Hydroscope Team, HYDROSCOPE, User manual for the database and applications for hydrology and meteorology, Hydroscope: Creation of a National Databank for Hydrological and Meteorological Information, Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, 180 pages, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1994.
  2. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Third Annual Report (1993-1994), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 13 pages, Bologna, 1994.
  3. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Second Annual Report (1992-1993), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 11 pages, Bologna, September 1993.
  4. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, First Annual Report (1991-1992), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 74 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Bologna, June 1992.
  5. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final report, Assessment of methodology and results, A pilot study for the management of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, April 1991.
  6. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Conclusions Summary, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2, Report 19, 48 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1990.
  7. D. Koutsoyiannis, Th. Xanthopoulos, and M. Aftias, Final Report, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2, Report 18, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1990.
  8. Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Appendices D, E, F, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , January 1989.
  9. Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Appendices A, B, C, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , January 1989.
  10. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final report of the first phase, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 7, 114 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, February 1989.
  11. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Stage and discharge data, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix Δ2, 589 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, October 1988.
  12. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Stage and discharge data, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix Δ, 559 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, October 1988.
  13. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 7, 105 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.
  14. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Monthly data processing, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 6, 354 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.
  15. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrological study for minimum flows of Pinios river, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 5, 35 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, May 1988.
  16. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Design Floods, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 4, 107 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.
  17. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Rainfall depth-duration-frequency curves, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 3, 501 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.
  18. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrometeorological measurement stations, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 2, 124 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.
  19. Th. Xanthopoulos, and J. Tzeranis, Review of Hydrological Studies of Evinos basin, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 2, 33 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1988.
  20. Th. Xanthopoulos, and J. Tzeranis, Review of Hydrological Studies of Mornos Basin, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 1, 67 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1988.
  21. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Discharge measurements, Stage-discharge curves, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix E, 197 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1987.
  22. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Computer programs for hydrological data archiving and processing, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 1, 74 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1987.
  23. Th. Xanthopoulos, Annual Work Progess Report, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , 27 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, July 1985.
  24. Th. Xanthopoulos, A. Katsiri, A. Andreadakis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and L. Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia, Final report, Water quality and assimilative capacity investigations of Kalamas river and lake Pamvotis (Ioannina), 341 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1984.

Details on research projects

Participation as Project Director

  1. Evaluation of Management of the Water Resources of Sterea Hellas - Phase 2

    Duration: November 1993–October 1995

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water Supply and Sewage

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigators: D. Koutsoyiannis, P. Marinos

    The main objectives of the research project are the evaluation and management of the water resources, both surface and subsurface, of the Sterea Hellas region, and the systematic study of all parameters related to the rational development and management of the water resources of this region. Another objective of the project, considered as an infrastructure work, is the development of software for the hydrological, hydrogeological and operational simulation of the combined catchments of the study area. The development of the software and, at the same time, the development of methodologies suitable for the Greek conditions will assist in decision-making concerning the water resources management of Sterea Hellas and of other Greek regions. The project also aims at the improving of the cooperation between the National Technical University of Athens and the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works. This is considered as a necessary condition for the continuous updating of the project results as well as for the rational analysis of the water resource problems of the Sterea Hellas region. The specific themes of Phase 2 are: (a) the conversion of the databases of the previous phase into the new computer environment based on Unix and Windows workstations; (b) the conversion of the computer programs for statistical processing of hydrologic data into the new computer environment; (c) the development of software for hydrologic data processing and the processing of the Sterea Hellas data; (d) the development of a geographical information system for hydrological and hydrogeological information; (e) the review of existing studies regarding water uses; (f) the collection, evaluation and organising of hydrogeological data; and (g) the hydrogeological study of selected watersheds.

  1. AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control

    Duration: June 1991–May 1994

    Budget: 17 300 000 DRS (about €83 900)

    Commissioned by: DGXII / FP6-SUSTDEV-2005-3.II.1.2

    Contractor: University of Bologna

    Collaborators:

    1. National Technical University of Athens
    2. Ente Regionale di Sciluppo Agricolo
    3. University College Cork
    4. University of Newcastle
    5. Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
    6. Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisbon
    7. Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    Programme: EPOCH

    The aim of this project is the development of a comprehensive flood forecasting system and the study of alternative management policies intending to flood risk mitigation. The Greek research team contributes to AFORISM in the following tasks: (a) the analysis of intense rainfall events and their classification by weather type as well as the modelling of intense rainfall and the production of alternative hyetographs of temporal evolution of rainfall; (b) the comparison of the alternative rainfall-runoff models, using multiple time steps in modelling rainfall-runoff and applying it to Greek hydrological basins. The contribution of the other research teams deal with: (a) the forecasting of spatial-temporal evolution of rainfall using limited area models; (b) the development of optimisation models in order to mitigate flood risks; (c) the development of an expert system for flood management; (d) the development of a geographical information system for visualisation of the evaluation of flood and its consequences; and (e) the integration of the forecast and control system in the Reno basin (Italy).

  1. A pilot study for the water resources management of the Epirus water district

    Duration: September 1991–September 1993

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water and Natural Resources

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Collaborators:

    1. Directorate of Water and Natural Resources
    2. Delft Hydraulics
    3. Ecosystems Analysis

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: I. Nalbantis

    The main objective is to obtain an insight of the interrelation of the water balance components of the Epirus water district. The methodology is based on an earlier project regarding the water resources of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds. The role of the research team of the National Technical University of Athens is to supervise the project and evaluate its results at each stage of the project.

  1. Development of a relational data base for management and processing of hydrometric information

    Duration: September 1991–May 1993

    Commissioned by: General Secretariat of Research and Technology

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    Programme: ΠΕΝΕΔ/1989

    This project aims in utilising modern computer techniques, namely relational databases, for the management of hydrological data, and, to some extent, river flow data. It also aims in the development of software for data entry, testing, presentation, and processing of the data. Specifically, it includes: (1) development of specifications, and selection, purchase and installation of a relational database system; (2) database design on conceptual and physical level; (3) development of software for data entry and preliminary testing of data, and for conversion of data already available in other systems; (4) development of software for data processing (e.g. generation of hourly discharge time series from stage recorder tapes and discharge measurements); and (5) development of software for viewing and printing the raw hydrological data and their statistical characteristics, as well as standardisation of the most important database queries (e.g. mean discharge, maximum discharge, discharge correlation between different positions or basins, etc.)

  1. Evaluation of Management of the Water Resources of Sterea Hellas - Phase 1

    Duration: December 1990–November 1992

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water Supply and Sewage

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    The main objectives of the research project are the evaluation and management of the water resources, both surface and subsurface, of the Sterea Hellas region, and the systematic study of all parameters related to the rational development and management of the water resources of this region. Another objective of the project, considered as an infrastructure work, is the development of software for the hydrological, hydrogeological and operational simulation of the combined catchments of the study area. The development of the software and, at the same time, the development of methodologies suitable for the Greek conditions will assist in decision-making concerning the water resources management of Sterea Hellas and of other Greek regions. The project also aims at the improving of the cooperation between the National Technical University of Athens and the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works. This is considered as a necessary condition for the continuous updating of the project results as well as for the rational analysis of the water resource problems of the Sterea Hellas region. The specific objective of Phase 1 is the collection and the organising of the surface water data and the development of hydrological simulation programs.

  1. A pilot study for the management of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds

    Duration: June 1989–April 1991

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water and Natural Resources

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Collaborators:

    1. Directorate of Water and Natural Resources
    2. Delft Hydraulics

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    The objective of the pilot study is the combined management of the surface and subsurface water resources of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds. The main target is to obtain an insight of the interrelation of the relevant quantities, to draw conclusions regarding the management of water resources of the two catchments, and to locate the issues that will require further research. An additional objective is the development of a methodology for water resources planning and management, which can be applied to other watersheds or water districts in Greece.

  1. Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2

    Duration: May 1989–June 1990

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water Supply and Sewage

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    The project includes the following main components: (1) Processing and analysis of the available hydrometeorological data and estimation of the water potential of the Mornos, Evinos and Yliki watersheds. (2) Hydrologic design study of alternative reservoirs in the Evinos River basin combined with the operation of the Mornos reservoir. (3) Study for improving of the hydrometeorological measuring system at Mornos and Evinos watersheds. (4) Evaluation of the exploitable water potential of the Yliki Lake and the alternative rational ways of its management, both under the current conditions and future conditions, without or with the Evinos reservoir. (5) Development of methodologies and computer programs for the support of the rational scheduling of the water release from Yliki.

  1. Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1

    Duration: November 1987–February 1989

    Commissioned by: Directorate of Water Supply and Sewage

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    This project aims at organising the hydrological information in the Mornos and Evinos watersheds, and more specifically, the collection, the evaluation, the archiving and the processing of hydrometeorological data of these basins. The project also deals with the estimation of the actual release capacity of the Mornos reservoir and the appraisal of the alternatives for improving it by diverting water from the Evinos River.

  1. Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Duration: July 1986–October 1988

    Commissioned by: Division of Acheloos Diversion Works

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Project director: Th. Xanthopoulos

    Principal investigator: D. Koutsoyiannis

    The project aims at organising the hydrological information in the Thessalia water district, and more specifically, the collection, the evaluation, the archiving and the processing of hydrometeorological data of the district. The project also deals with the development of an appropriate hydrological infrastructure (criteria and hydrologic design parameters) to support the studies of the works for the development of the Thessalia Plain (irrigation projects, flood protection works and dams) also considering the planned diversion of the Acheloos River.

Participation as Researcher

  1. Hydroscope: Creation of a National Databank for Hydrological and Meteorological Information

    Duration: January 1992–December 1993

    Budget: 394 238 400 DRS (about €1 600 000)

    Commissioned by:

    1. General Secretariat of Research and Technology
    2. Ministry of the Industry
    3. Hellenic National Meteorological Service
    4. Ministry of Agriculture
    5. Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works
    6. National Observatory of Athens
    7. Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Athens
    8. National Centre for Scientific Research "Democritos"
    9. Ministry of National Education

    Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering

    Collaborators:

    1. Division of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering
    2. Division of Applications Physics
    3. Energy Division
    4. Hellenic National Meteorological Service
    5. Department for the Development of Hydroelectric Works
    6. Directorate of Water and Natural Resources
    7. General Secretariat of Land Reclamation Works and Agricultural Structures
    8. General Secretariat of Public Works
    9. Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment
    10. Centre for Renewable Energy Sources
    11. Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Athens
    12. National Centre for Scientific Research "Democritos"
    13. Greek Corporation of Regional Governent and Development

    Project director: D. Koutsoyiannis

    Principal investigators: M. Aftias, D. Koutsoyiannis

    Programme: STRIDE

    The main objective of HYDROSCOPE is the creation of a modern information infrastructure for the hydrological cycle in Greece. Specifically, it aims at organising and systematising the hydrological, hydrogeological and meteorological information using the capacities that are provided by the modern methods and techniques of computer science and telecommunications. The database, which will be built, will contribute to the reliable programming, planning and management of the water resources of the country, the mitigation of phenomena like flood and drought, the evaluation of hydroclimatic parameters and their effects to the natural and biological environment, the diagnosis of climatic changes as well as the prediction and the control of the air pollution and the groundwater and surface water pollution. The development of a unified synergistic network, the information exchange and the co-ordination of the activities of the participating organisations, which are involved with the components of the hydrological cycle (Universities, Research Centres, Ministries and Services) as well as the reorganisation and standardisation of the hydrometeorological networks' function are considered as indirect but essential benefits. The programme includes: (a) hardware equipment, to install a network with 13 major nodes (RISC Workstations with Unix operation system) in Athens and Thessaloniki, local networks of PCs in each node, private high speed wide area network using routers and leased telephone lines, (b) infrastructure software, and specifically, distributed relational data base and graphic environment for applications' development, and (c) application software, and specifically, a distributed database system and applications concerning the input, the supervision and the processing of data in a graphic environment. This distributed database system provides firstly, the autonomy of each participant in managing data and secondly, a transparent, relatively to the data position, access. In addition, the project includes the locating of the available hydrological, hydrogeological and meteorological data that is maintained by the participants and the determination of the volume, the form and the reliability of measurements. Finally, a significant part of HYDROSCOPE deals with the development and the standardisation of methodologies regarding the processing as well as the pilot data entry of a part of the hydrological, hydrogeological and meteorological information aiming at the testing of the methodologies and systems.

Published work in detail

Publications in scientific journals

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Modelling the Athens water supply system, Water Resources Management, 6, 57–67, doi:10.1007/BF00872188, 1992.

    This paper presents an investigation of a real-world water-resources problem involving both planning and management aspects. The Athens water supply system is studied in order to assist its future operation and the design of alternative system improving works. The yield of the existing system is first assessed via simulation. Then the risk of system failure to meet the water demand is evaluated for various water demand scenarios and operation policies, with emphasis on the 1989-90 critical situation. Alternative future reservoirs in the Evinos River Basin are studied by testing large number of technical solutions. Uncertainties on hydrology, leakage losses, water demand, and possible damages are taken into account. Finally, a computer programme is developed to assist the water supply policy design for the existing Mornos-Iliki system.

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00872188

    Works that cite this document: View on Google Scholar or ResearchGate

    Other works that reference this work (this list might be obsolete):

    1. Giakoumakis, S.G., and G. Baloutsos, Investigation of trend in hydrological time series of the Evinos river basin, Hydrological Sciences Journal, 42(1), 81-88, 1997.
    2. McMahon, T. A., A. S. Kiem, M. C. Peel, P. W. Jordan, and G. G. S. Pegram, A New Approach to Stochastically Generating Six-Monthly Rainfall Sequences Based on Empirical Mode Decomposition, Journal of Hydrometeorology, 9(6), 1377-1389, 2008.

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, A dynamic model for short-scale rainfall disaggregation, Hydrological Sciences Journal, 35 (3), 303–322, doi:10.1080/02626669009492431, 1990.

    The single-site dynamic disaggregation model developed and presented in this paper is a generalized step-by-step approach to stochastic disaggregation problems. The forms studied concern low-level variables with Markovian structure and normal or gamma marginal distributions. Combined with a rainfall model, the disaggregation scheme gives a rainfall generator, transforming monthly rainfall into events and hourly amounts. A particular application of the generator, based on historical data, is used to illustrate and test the model.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/51/1/documents/1990HSJRainDis.pdf (1201 KB)

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02626669009492431

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  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, On the parametric approach to unit hydrograph identification, Water Resources Management, 3 (2), 107–128, doi:10.1007/BF00872467, 1989.

    Unit hydrograph identification by the parametric approach is based on the assumption of a proper analytical form for its shape, using a limited number of parameters. This paper presents various suitable analytical forms for the instantaneous unit hydrograph, originated from known probability density functions or transformations of them. Analytical expressions for the moments of area of these forms, versus their definition parameters are theoretically derived. The relation between moments and specific shape characteristics are also examined. Two different methods of parameter estimation are studied, the first being the well-known method of moments, while the second is based on the minimization of the integral error between derived and recorded flood hydrographs. The above tasks are illustrated with application examples originated from case studies of catchments of Greece.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/49/1/documents/1989WARMParApprIUH.pdf (899 KB)

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    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00872467

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Book chapters and fully evaluated conference publications

  1. D. Tolikas, D. Koutsoyiannis, et Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE: Un systeme d'informations pour l'etude des phenomenes hydroclimatiques en Grece, Publications de l'Association Internationale de Climatologie, 6eme Colloque International de Climatologie, edité par P. Maheras, Thessaloniki, 6, 673–682, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2857.2409, Association Internationale de Climatologie, Aix-en-Provence Cedex, France, 1993.

    Research on climate changes requires large amount of data as well as the utilisation of all historical information stored in manuscripts and in computer files. Related to this subject the research program HYDROSCOPE recently started in Greece, aiming to the development of a national distributed data base of meteorological, hydrological and hydrogeological data. It is a computer network, based on high speed transmission lines. A relational and distributed data base management system functioning through the network permits the transparent access to the data.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/37/2/documents/1993AICHydroscope-ocr.pdf (1642 KB)

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    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2857.2409

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    1. #Sidiropoulos, E., D. Tolikas, and P. Tolikas, The status of water resources monitoring in the Balkans, Greece, Transboundary Water Resources in the Balkans, J. Ganoulis, et al. (ed.). Kluwer, 125-135, 2000.

Conference publications and presentations with evaluation of abstract

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Modelling the Athens water supply system, 1st European Conference on Advances in Water Resources Technology, Athens, European Water Resources Association, 1991.

    An investigation of a real-world water-resources problem involving both planning and management aspects is presented. The Athens water supply system is studied in order to assist its future operation and the design of alternative system improving works. The yield of the existing system is first assessed via simulation. Then the risk of system failure to meet the water demand is evaluated for various water demand scenarios and operation policies, with emphasis on the 1989-90 critical situation. Alternative future reservoirs in the Evinos River Basin are studied by testing large number of technical solutions. Uncertainties on hydrology, leakage losses, water demand, and possible damages are taken into account. Finally, a computer programme is developed to assist the water supply policy design for the existing Mornos-Iliki system.

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    • [1] Μεταγενέστερη και πληρέστερη εργασία.

  1. M. Aftias, C. Tsolakidis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Alternative scenarios of the evolution of the water consummation in Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 25–34, G. Fountas, 1990.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/83/1/documents/1992EEDYPdemand.pdf (482 KB)

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, C. Tsolakidis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Planning and operating of the hydrosystem of Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 101–108, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3952.9207, G. Fountas, 1990.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/80/1/documents/1992EEDYPSxediasmos.pdf (400 KB)

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3952.9207

  1. N. Mamassis, S. Roti, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrological characteristics of the Mornos, Evinos and Yliki basins, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 55–64, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2177.3043, G. Fountas, 1990.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/79/1/documents/1992EEDYPlekanes.pdf (466 KB)

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2177.3043

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    1. Amanatidis, G. T., A. G. Paliatsos, C. C. Repapis, and J. G. Bartzis, Decreasing precipitation trend in the Marathon area, Greece, International Journal of Climatology, 13(2), 191-201, 1993.

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Reliability and safety of the water resource system of Athens, Workshop for the perspectives of resolving the water supply problem of Athens, edited by D. Koutsoyiannis, 91–100, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1980.6968, G. Fountas, 1990.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/78/1/documents/1992EEDYPaxiopistia.pdf (672 KB)

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.1980.6968

Presentations and publications in workshops

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, A strategy for the problem of floods in Athens, Flood protection of the Athens basin, doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.35719.60320, Technical Chamber of Greece, 1995.

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    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.35719.60320

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    1. Lasda, O., A. Dikou and Ε. Papapanagiotou, Flash Flooding in Attika, Greece: Climatic Change or Urbanization? AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment, DOI:10.1007/s13280-010-0050-3, 2010.

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, G. Tsakalias, A. Christofides, A. Manetas, A. Sakellariou, R. Mavrodimou, N. Papakostas, N. Mamassis, I. Nalbantis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE: Creation of a national data bank of hydrological and meteorological information, Research and Technology Days '95, National Technical University of Athens, 1995.

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    • [4] Προγενέστερη εργασία που αναφέρεται στις αρχικές επιλογές του ερευνητικού έργου.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/94/1/documents/1995EMPhydroscopeXanth.pdf (435 KB)

  1. I. Nalbantis, N. Mamassis, D. Koutsoyiannis, E. Baltas, M. Aftias, M. Mimikou, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrologic characteristics of the water shortage, The water supply problem of Athens, 13–28, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, 1994.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/100/1/documents/1994TomeasLeipsydria.pdf (1030 KB)

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    1. #Schilling, W. and A. Mantoglou, Sustainable water management in an urban context, Drought management planning in water supply systems, E. Cabrera and J. Garcia-Serra (Ed.), Kluwer, 93-215, 1999.

  1. D. Tolikas, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, HYDROSCOPE : An information system for the study of hydroclimatic phenomena in Greece, 8th Seminar for the protection of the environment, 36–44, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Municipality of Thessaloniki, Goethe German Institute of Thessaloniki, 1993.

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    • [4] Παρόμοια εργασία στα αγγλικά.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/107/1/documents/1993hydroscopegr.pdf (217 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Pilot study for the management of Louros and Arachthos basins. Appraisal of methodology and results, Computer aided water resources management, doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.35893.27360, Ministry of the Industry, 1991.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/112/1/documents/1991YBETLouros.pdf (605 KB)

    See also: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.35893.27360

Various publications

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Requiem with Crescendo? – Supplementary material in slides, Athens, 2021.

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, The reform in Greek Universities, August 2011.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/1161/1/documents/2011ThXanth_Metarrythmisi.pdf (145 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Bourgeois Democracy and Market Empire: An Essay for Critique and Consultation, March 2010.

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Climate worsening: Inherent weaknesses in reliable prediction, and unjustified doomsaying, Bulletin of the National Chamber of Greece, 144–146, 8 July 2002.

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    • [19] Original work.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/544/1/documents/2002TEEClima.pdf (320 KB)

    See also: http://opac.tee.gr/cgi-bin-EL/egwcgi/316974/showfull.egw/1+0+1+full

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Climate worsening: Inherent weaknesses in reliable prediction, and unjustified doomsaying, Newspaper "To Vima", A38–A39, 2 June 2002.

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Prediction of climate: Scientific evidence, historical experience and the truth, Newspaper "To Vima", A10–A11, 17 September 2000.

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Water resources, Technology and Informatics, Educational Greek Encyclopedia, 19, 403–404, Ekdotiki Athinon, 1997.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/196/1/documents/1997Encyclopedia.pdf (485 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Flood protection of the Athens basin, Monthly Technical Review, 48, 50–53, 1996.

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    • [10] Αυθεντική εργασία που αναδημοσιεύτηκε.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/189/1/documents/1996TechEpithFloodAthens.pdf (805 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Christoulas, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, and D. Koutsoyiannis, The problem of flood protection of Athens: Strategy to deal with, Newspaper "Pontiki", 14–15, 24 November 1994.

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    • [10] Αυθεντική εργασία που αναδημοσιεύτηκε.
    • [22] Άλλη αναδημοσίευση της ίδιας.

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, M. Mimikou, M. Aftias, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Assessment of the water supply problem of Athens under the prevailing drought, Report to the Minister of Environment, Planning & Public Works, 8 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, 1993.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/502/1/documents/1993YpomnLeipsydr.pdf (349 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Special supplement on the problems of the water supply of Athens, Bulletin of the National Chamber of Greece, 1646, 15–52, 14 January 1991.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/180/1/documents/1991EDTEEEvinos.pdf (2154 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Reliability and safety of the water resource system of Athens, Economicos Tachydromos, 47(1907), 44–48, 22 November 1990.

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    • [9] Σχεδόν ταυτόσημη εργασία.

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/119/1/documents/1990OikonTachydr.pdf (2912 KB)

Books

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Engineering Hydrology, Edition 3, 418 pages, doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4856.0888, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, 1999.

    The book consists of six chapters. The first discusses the general concepts and their definitions (hydrology, water and its properties, hydrological cycle), and also provides a brief history of hydrology from antiquity to the present day. It delineates hydrology in the general scientific and technological framework, and its relations with hydraulic projects and hydrosystem management. It further discusses the spatial and temporal scales of hydrology and the methods followed, and outlines hydrological information. The second chapter refers to precipitation, its physical and meteorological context, its metric properties and measurement, the processing of rain gauge information, and the analysis of heavy rainfall. The third chapter studies evaporation and transpiration, their physical and meteorological context, their estimation methods with physically based as well as empirical methods, and quantifies the concept of water balance. The fourth chapter deals with retention and infiltration and how to estimate them. The fifth chapter examines surface runoff and in particular its mechanisms and origin, the hydrograph and its components, the catchment characteristics, the methods of measuring runoff and the processing of hydrometric data. Finally, the sixth chapter gives an introduction to groundwater hydrology, examining in particular porous media and aquifers, the basic principles of groundwater flow and its mathematical modeling, the contribution of groundwater in the water balance and the exploitation of groundwater.

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    Additional material:

    See also: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/5888

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    1. Niadas, I.A., Regional flow duration curve estimation in small ungauged catchments using instantaneous flow measurements and a censored data approach, Journal of Hydrology, 314(1-4), 48-66, 2005.
    2. Veneziano, D., A. Langousis and P. Furcolo, Multifractality and rainfall extremes: A review, Water Resources Research, 42(6), W06D15, 2006.
    3. Lombardo, F., F. Napolitano and F Russo, On the use of radar reflectivity for estimation of the areal reduction factor, Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 6(3), 377-386, 2006.
    4. Montesarchio, V., F. Lombardo, and F. Napolitano, Rainfall thresholds and flood warning: An operative case study, Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 9(1), 135-144, 2009.
    5. #Botsis, D., and P. Latinopoulos, Frequency analysis of rainfall and flooding extreme events in mountainous watersheds, Proceedings of the EYE-EEDYP Conference “Integrated Water Resource Management in Climate Change Conditions” (eds. A. Liakopoulos, V. Kanakoudis, E. Anastasiadou-Partheniou and V. Tsihrintzis), Volos, Greece, 139-146, 2009.
    6. #Papaioannou, G., F.Maris and A. Loukas, Estimation of the erosion of the mountainous watershed of river Kosynthos, Proceedings of the EYE-EEDYP Conference “Integrated Water Resource Management in Climate Change Conditions” (eds. A. Liakopoulos, V. Kanakoudis, E. Anastasiadou-Partheniou and V. Tsihrintzis), Volos, Greece, 453-460, 2009.
    7. #Veneziano, D., and A. Langousis, Scaling and fractals in hydrology, ch. 4 in Advances in Data-Based Approaches for Hydrologic Modeling and Forecasting, 107-244, World Scientific, 2010.
    8. #Mentzafou, A., and E. Dimitriou, Distributed hydrological and water quality modelling to analyze the fate of nitrate along a transboundary river, Recent Researches in Environment and Biomedicine: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Energy and Development - Environment - Biomedicine (EDEB '12); Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Geography and Geology (GEO '12), Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece, 79-84, 2012.
    9. Maris, F. P., A new innovative Decision support system using fuzzy reasoning for the estimation of mountainous watersheds torrential risk (tor-sys). The case of River Kosynthos, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 21 (9 A), 2711-2721, 2012.
    10. #Maris, F., P. Machtis and Α. Vasileiou, Estimation of the Mesovouno dam watershed sedimentation tendency, Proceedings of the 2nd Joint Conference of EYE-EEDYP "Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development" (Ed.: P. Giannopoulos and A. Dimas), 1238-1249, Patras, Greece, 2012.
    11. #Galazoulas, Ε., and C. Petalas, Survey on the evolution of quantity characteristics of a coastal aquifer under long-term overexploitation and drought events, Proceedings of the 2nd Joint Conference of EYE-EEDYP "Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development" (Ed.: P. Giannopoulos and A. Dimas), 390-399, Patras, Greece, 2012.
    12. Pisinaras, V., C. Petalas, V. A. Tsihrintzis and G. P. Karatzas, Integrated modeling as a decision-aiding tool for groundwater management in a Mediterranean agricultural watershed, Hydrological Processes, 27 (14), 1973-1987, 2013.
    13. #Charchousi, D., V. K. Tsoukala and M. P. Papadopoulou, Benchmarking methodologies for water footprint calculation in agriculture, Win4Life Conference, Tinos Island, Greece, 2013.
    14. Samaras, D. A., A. Reif and K. Theodoropoulos, Evaluation of radiation-based reference evapotranspiration models under different Mediterranean climates in Central Greece, Water Resources Management, 28 (1), 207-225, 2014.
    15. Charchousi, D., V. K. Tsoukala and M. P. Papadopoulou, How evapotranspiration process may affect the estimation of water footprint indicator in agriculture?, Desalination and Water Treatment, 10.1080/19443994.2014.934118, 2014.
    16. #Tsitroulis, I., K. Voudouris, A. Vasileiou, C. Mattas, M. Sapountzis, and F. Maris, Flood hazard assessment and delimitation of the likely flood hazard zones of the upper part in Gallikos river basin, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, Vol. L, 995-1005, Proceedings of the 14th International Congress, Thessaloniki, 2016.

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Statistical Hydrology, 251 pages, Thessaloniki, 1974.

    Remarks:

    The digitization of the book was done by George Balafoutas (Professor Emeritus, AUTh).

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/2455/1/documents/1974XanthopoulosStatistikhYdrologia.pdf (45063 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydraulics Courses, Volume I - Introduction to Theoretical Hydraulics, Thessaloniki, 1966.

    Remarks:

    The digitization of the book was done by George Balafoutas (Professor Emeritus, AUTH).

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/2457/1/documents/1966XanthopoulosYdraylikh1.pdf (82432 KB)

Academic works

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Contribution of Mathematical Analysis and Laboratory Applications to the Generalization of the Theory and the Experimental Study of Physical Models at Any Scale, Thessaloniki, 1965.

    Remarks:

    The digitization of the dissertation was done by George Balafoutas (Professor Emeritus, AUTH).

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/2456/1/documents/1965XanthopoulosYfhgesia.pdf (32656 KB)

Research reports

  1. NTUA Hydroscope Team, HYDROSCOPE, User manual for the database and applications for hydrology and meteorology, Hydroscope: Creation of a National Databank for Hydrological and Meteorological Information, Contractor: Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, 180 pages, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1994.

    Related project: Hydroscope: Creation of a National Databank for Hydrological and Meteorological Information

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/338/1/documents/er1_1-73.pdf (13830 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, Third Annual Report (1993-1994), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 13 pages, Bologna, 1994.

    Related project: AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control

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  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and D. Koutsoyiannis, Second Annual Report (1992-1993), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 11 pages, Bologna, September 1993.

    Related project: AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/257/1/documents/1993Aforism2.pdf (122 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, D. Koutsoyiannis, and I. Nalbantis, First Annual Report (1991-1992), Contribution of the National Technical University of Athens research team, AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control, Contractor: University of Bologna, 74 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Bologna, June 1992.

    Related project: AFORISM: A comprehensive forecasting system for flood risk mitigation and control

    Full text:

  1. I. Nalbantis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final report, Assessment of methodology and results, A pilot study for the management of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, April 1991.

    Related project: A pilot study for the management of the Louros and Arachthos watersheds

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/260/1/documents/er10_1.pdf (1302 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Conclusions Summary, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2, Report 19, 48 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1990.

    Related works:

    • [25] Αναδημοσίευση του τεύχους στο Ενημερωτικό Δελτίο του ΤΕΕ.

    Related project: Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/360/1/documents/er3_19.pdf (2886 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, Th. Xanthopoulos, and M. Aftias, Final Report, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2, Report 18, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1990.

    Related project: Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 2

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/165/1/documents/er3_18a_teliko.pdf (10248 KB)

    Other works that reference this work (this list might be obsolete):

    1. Kaika, M., Constructing scarcity and sensationalising water politics: 170 days that shook Athens, Antipode, 35(5), 919-954, 2003.

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Appendices D, E, F, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , January 1989.

    Related project: Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Appendices A, B, C, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , January 1989.

    Related project: Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final report of the first phase, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 7, 114 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, February 1989.

    Related project: Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/151/1/documents/er3_7.pdf (24978 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Stage and discharge data, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix Δ2, 589 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, October 1988.

    Related works:

    • [42] Προηγούμενο ομοειδές τεύχος της ίδιας σειράς.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text:

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Stage and discharge data, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix Δ, 559 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, October 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text:

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Final Report, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 7, 105 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/246/1/documents/er6_7.pdf (8923 KB)

    Other works that reference this work (this list might be obsolete):

    1. Chatzinikolaou, Y., A. Ioannou and M. Lazaridou, Intra-basin spatial approach on pollution load estimation in a large Mediterranean river, Desalination, 250 (1), 118-129, 2010.

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Monthly data processing, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 6, 354 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

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  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrological study for minimum flows of Pinios river, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 5, 35 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, May 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/244/1/documents/er6_5.pdf (3824 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Design Floods, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 4, 107 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/243/1/documents/er6_4.pdf (8318 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Rainfall depth-duration-frequency curves, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 3, 501 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

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  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Hydrometeorological measurement stations, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 2, 124 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, June 1988.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/241/1/documents/er6_2.pdf (15686 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and J. Tzeranis, Review of Hydrological Studies of Evinos basin, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 2, 33 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1988.

    Related project: Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/146/1/documents/er3_2.pdf (2385 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, and J. Tzeranis, Review of Hydrological Studies of Mornos Basin, Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1, Report 1, 67 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1988.

    Related project: Appraisal of existing potential for improving the water supply of greater Athens - Phase 1

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/145/1/documents/er3_1.pdf (10094 KB)

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Discharge measurements, Stage-discharge curves, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Appendix E, 197 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1987.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text:

  1. D. Koutsoyiannis, S. Roti, J. Tzeranis, and Th. Xanthopoulos, Computer programs for hydrological data archiving and processing, Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin, Report 1, 74 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1987.

    Related project: Hydrological investigation of the Thessalia water basin

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/240/1/documents/er6_1.pdf (6196 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, Annual Work Progess Report, Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed, Contractors: , 27 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, July 1985.

    Related project: Estimation and integrated management of the water resources and environment of the Aliakmon watershed

    Full text: http://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/getfile/261/1/documents/er58_1.pdf (1552 KB)

  1. Th. Xanthopoulos, A. Katsiri, A. Andreadakis, D. Koutsoyiannis, and L. Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia, Final report, Water quality and assimilative capacity investigations of Kalamas river and lake Pamvotis (Ioannina), 341 pages, Department of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering – National Technical University of Athens, Athens, December 1984.

    Related project: Water quality and assimilative capacity investigations of Kalamas river and lake Pamvotis (Ioannina)

    Full text: