Modeling stormwater at Clark University

Winning the top award in Spring 2024 Clackathon, this project uses a LiDAR point map of Clark University from the US Geological Survey to simulate rainwater through a simple algorithm. Random points are chosen in the selected area, and a rainwater stream is simulated. This process is repeated thousands of times, and the resulting streams are compiled into a two-dimensional map showing the overall trend of rainwater flow on campus. This map can then be used to show choke points in water flow, analyze potential stormwater pollutants entering city drains, and display the efficiency of existing campus infrastructure to manage stormwater.