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The uncertainty in rainfall-runoff modeling predictions has become a topic of recent key interest. In this book, the uncertainty problem is approached by use of stochastic integral equations. Various aspects of the rainfall-runoff modeling process are scrutinized by use of probabilistic models, such that when combined, a stochastic integral equation results. Uncertainty in single even runoff estimates, as well as return frequency event outcomes are analyzed. Use of example problems demonstrate the application of stochastic integral equations in addition to explaining the underlying concepts. Computer program source code is also provided which can be used to solve both theoretical and real-world problems. The generous supply of chapter problems enables the book to be used as an applied textbook in stochastic integrals.
List of contents
1: Rainfall-Runoff Approximation.- 1.1. Introduction.- 1.2. Stormflow Determination Methods.- 1.3. Method for Development of Synthetic Flood Frequency Estimates.- 1.4. Watershed Modeling Uncertainty.- 1.5. Hypothetical Floods, Balanced Floods, and Design Storm Methods.- 1.6. A Preview of the Rainfall-Runoff Model Prediction Problem.- 1.7. An Overview of Rainfall-Runoff Model Structures.- Study Problems.- 2: Probability and Statistics Review.- 2.1. Probability Spaces.- 2.2. Random Variables.- 2.3. Moments.- 2.4. Two Random Variables.- 2.5. Several Random Variables.- 2.6. Parameter Estimation.- 2.7. Confidence Intervals.- Study Problems.- 3: Introduction to Stochastic Integral Equations in Rainfall-Runoff Modeling.- 3.1. Introduction.- 3.2. Introduction to Analysis of Rainfall-Runoff Model Structures.- 3.3. Application of Stochastic Integral Equations to Rainfall-Runoff Data.- 3.4. Another Look at Probabilistic Modeling: Assuming Mutually Independent Parameters.- Study Problems.- 4: Stochastic Integral Equations Applied to a Multi-Linear Rainfall-Runoff Model.- 4.1. Stochastic Integral Equation Method.- 4.2. Sensitivity of Functional Operator Distributions to Sampling Error.- 4.3. A Multilinear Rainfall-Runoff Model.- 4.4. An Application of the S.I.E.M..- Study Problems.- 5: Rainfall-Runoff Model Criterion Variable Frequency Distributions.- 5.1. Probabilistic Distribution Concept.- 5.2. The Distribution of the Criterion Variable.- 5.3. Sequence of Annual Model Inputs.- 5.4. Model Input Peak Duration Analysis.- 5.5. Criterion Variable Distribution Analysis.- 5.6. Estimation of T-Year Values of the Criterion Variable.- 5.7. T-Year Estimate Model Simplifications.- 5.8. Discussion of Results.- 5.9. Computational Problem.- 5.10. Computational Program.- Study Problems.- 6: Using the Stochastic Integral Equation Method.- 6.1. Introduction.- 6.2. Problem Setting.- 6.3. Stochastic Integral Equation Method (S.I.E.M.).- 6.4. Approximation of Criterion Variable Confidence Intervals, Using the S.I.E.M..- 6.5. Rainfall-Runoff Models, and the Variance in the Criterion Variable Estimates.- 6.6 Rainfall-Runoff Model Calibration.- 6.7. Confidence Interval Estimates.- 6.8. Unit Hydrographs as a Multivariate Normal Distribution.- Study Problems.- References.- Author Index.
