In this article we will discuss about how to compute runoff caused due to rainfall using unit hydrograph. Introduction to Unit Hydrograph: If two identical rainfalls regarding their characteristics take place in a drainage basin having the same conditions prior to the rainfall, the runoff hydrographs from the two storms would be the same. This […]
How to Compute Runoff Using Unit Hydrograph? | Geography
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Computation of Runoff Rate from a Watershed: 3 Methods | Geography
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Accurate computation of runoff amount from a watershed is difficult, as it depends on several factors concerned with the atmosphere and watershed characteristics, to evaluate which effect on runoff is not so easy. On the basis of field experiences and observations, the following methods are frequently used in the field of soil and water conservation […]
Characteristics of Raindrop | Rainfall | Geography
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The raindrop size, shape, mass, velocity, size distribution and its direction of fall are the main characteristics of raindrop regarding soil erosion. These characteristics are described as below: Characteristic # 1. Rain Drop Size: The rain drop size has been evaluated by Lowe (1967), who caught several raindrops on a flat sheet of slate which […]