This document discusses the history and recent advances in hydrologic modeling. It begins with definitions of hydrology and applications of hydrologic models such as water resources planning. It then discusses the historical development of early component models in the 1900s and the creation of integrated watershed models starting in the 1960s. Recent advances include the use of remote sensing, GIS, and handling spatial and temporal variability. The future outlook emphasizes increasing model complexity through linking with other domains and improving reliability.
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