Robust method to generate multiple unit hydrographs

M. C. Boufadel, S. G. Buchberger

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Abstract

When performing a rainfall runoff study, it is sometimes necessary to change the duration of a given unit hydrograph. The instantaneous unit hydrograph (IUH) provides an ideal tool to change hydrograph duration. To demonstrate, we use least squares optimization to estimate the parameters of the classic Nash IUH from effective rainfall and direct runoff data at two watersheds. Results agree well with previous Nash IUH parameters estimated from existing unit hydrographs. The IUH method offers a simple but rigorous approach for generating unit hydrographs of any desired duration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Symposium on Engineering Hydrology
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages252-257
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)087262921X
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Symposium on Engineering Hydrology - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: Jul 25 1993Jul 30 1993

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Symposium on Engineering Hydrology

Other

OtherProceedings of the Symposium on Engineering Hydrology
CitySan Francisco, CA, USA
Period7/25/937/30/93

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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