Rainfall-Runoff Modelling Using Artificial Neural Network: A Case Study of Purna Sub-catchment, India
Rainfall-runoff modeling is crucial in understanding the relationship between rainfall and runoff. This study focuses on developing a rainfall-runoff model for the Upper Tapi basin in India using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). ANNs mimic the human brain's capabilities and have been widely used i
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Runoff
Runoff is the surface flow of precipitation in drainage channels that can be utilized for engineering purposes. Catchment characteristics, including stream order, drainage density, length of stream, form factor, and circularity ratio, play a crucial role in determining how well a watershed is draine
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Bayesian Estimation and Hypothesis Testing in Statistics for Engineers
In this course on Bayesian Estimation and Hypothesis Testing for Engineers, various concepts such as point estimation, conditional expectation, Maximum a posteriori estimator, hypothesis testing, and error analysis are covered. Topics include turning conditional PDF/PMF estimates into one number, es
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Runoff in Hydrology
Runoff in hydrology refers to surface water flow from precipitation and other sources in drainage basins. It plays a crucial role in stream flow and peak flood formation, influenced by factors like overland flow, interflow, and groundwater flow. This article explores the sources of runoff, including
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Estimation Clipboard 68 and New Esti-Mysteries Resources
Dive into Estimation Clipboard 68 and explore new Esti-Mysteries and Number Sense resources for everyday use in the classroom. Discover engaging activities and tools designed by Steve Wyborney to enhance mathematical learning experiences. Watch the instructional video, solve the bear estimation chal
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Human Impact on Water Systems in Agriculture
Human activities, such as animal farming, can significantly impact the Earth's surface and water systems by introducing excess nutrients and waste runoff. This leads to eutrophication, soil erosion, and water contamination. Farmers are working on conservation practices to mitigate these issues, such
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Project Cost Estimation: Methods and Factors
Project cost estimation involves valuing all monetary aspects necessary for planning, implementing, and monitoring a project. This includes various entrants such as preliminary investigation costs, design fees, construction expenses, and more. The purpose of cost estimation is to determine work volu
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Runoff in Surface Water Systems
Runoff, the flow of precipitation and other contributions in surface streams, plays a crucial role in watershed systems. It encompasses various sources such as surface runoff, interflow, and base flow. Surface runoff, which travels over the ground surface to channels, is influenced by factors like s
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Using the Estimation Clipboard in the Classroom
Explore tips for effectively using the Estimation Clipboard in the classroom to engage students in mathematical reasoning and estimation activities. The process involves inviting students to share estimates, encouraging written estimates and discussions, and revealing answers to promote engagement a
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3D Human Pose Estimation Using HG-RCNN and Weak-Perspective Projection
This project focuses on multi-person 3D human pose estimation from monocular images using advanced techniques like HG-RCNN for 2D heatmaps estimation and a shallow 3D pose module for lifting keypoints to 3D space. The approach leverages weak-perspective projection assumptions for global pose approxi
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Dealing with Range Anxiety in Mean Estimation
Dealing with range anxiety in mean estimation involves exploring methods to improve accuracy when estimating the mean value of a random variable based on sampled data. Various techniques such as quantile truncation, quantile estimation, and reducing dynamic range are discussed. The goal is to reduce
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Estimation Puzzle: How Many Blue Rocks in the Vase?
A fun estimation challenge where clues are provided to narrow down the possibilities of the number of blue rocks in a vase. By using critical thinking and estimation skills, participants deduce that there are 65 blue rocks in the vase. Test your estimation abilities with engaging visual clues and de
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Hyetograph, Runoff, and Hydrograph in Hydrology
A hyetograph represents rainfall intensity over time, crucial for predicting extreme floods. Runoff is the unevaporated portion of rainfall that flows into rivers or oceans, while hydrograph displays discharge variations over time in streams. Surface runoff, interflow, and base flow are key classifi
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Managing Urban Stormwater Runoff: North Hennepin Community College MS4 Plan
North Hennepin Community College is designated as an MS4 due to its location in an urban area, aiming to treat urban stormwater runoff and improve water quality. The MS4 Plan includes implementing six minimum control measures, such as public education, illicit discharge detection, and construction s
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Dual-Pol Observations in NW Environment OLYMPEX Planning Meeting
The OLYMPEX planning meeting in Seattle on January 22, 2015 discussed the contribution of polarimetric S-band radar in rain estimation systems targeted by OLYMPEX. The use of specific differential phase (Kdp) helps in minimizing assumptions about drop size distribution, convective/stratiform distinc
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Fermi Problems and Estimation Techniques in Science
Understand Enrico Fermi's approach to problem-solving through estimation in science as demonstrated by Fermi Problems. These problems involve making educated guesses to reach approximate answers, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and estimation skills. Explore the application of Fermi Problem
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Foundations of Parameter Estimation and Decision Theory in Machine Learning
Explore the foundations of parameter estimation and decision theory in machine learning through topics such as frequentist estimation, properties of estimators, Bayesian parameter estimation, and maximum likelihood estimator. Understand concepts like consistency, bias-variance trade-off, and the Bay
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Software Development Cost Estimation Best Practices
Explore key principles and techniques for accurate cost estimation in software development projects. Discover the importance of the 5WHH principle, management spectrum, critical practices, resource estimation, estimation options, and decomposition techniques for improved project planning. Learn abou
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Rainfall-Runoff Simulation in Semi-Arid Area Using Distributed CHyM Model: DEZ River Basin Study
This case study delves into the simulation of rainfall-runoff using the CHyM model in the semi-arid area of the DEZ River Basin in Iran. The study focuses on water resources management, flood control, and forecasting of flood discharge parameters, emphasizing the importance of accurate modeling for
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Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Hydrological Processes at IIT Roorkee
This study conducted at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee focuses on modeling and understanding hydrological processes, particularly in estimating antecedent moisture in the Runoff Curve Number methodology. The research delves into the historical background of the Soil Conservation Service
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Advances in Tropical Cyclone Radar Rainfall Estimation
Reviewing past methods and introducing new tools for radar rainfall estimation in tropical cyclones. Discusses advancements in Dual Polarization rainfall estimation and NSSL's National Mosaic & Multi-Sensor Quantitative Precipitation Estimation. Includes insights on reflectivity-to-rainfall relation
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Infiltration and Unsaturated Flow in Hydrology
This content delves into the key concepts of infiltration and unsaturated flow in hydrology, focusing on calculating infiltration, cumulative infiltration, and time to ponding using the Green-Ampt method. It covers important topics such as runoff rate, infiltration capacity, cumulative infiltration,
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Calibration of Multi-Variable Rainfall-Runoff Model Using Snow Data in Alpine Catchments
Explore the calibration of a conceptual rainfall-runoff model in Alpine catchments, focusing on the importance of incorporating snow data. The study assesses the benefits of using multi-objective approaches and additional datasets for model performance. Various aspects such as snow cover, groundwate
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Distribution Pattern of River Zones in China
China has a vast network of rivers with different characteristics and distribution patterns. The country is divided into five zones based on factors like precipitation and runoff levels, ranging from abundant to deficit zones. These zones play a crucial role in understanding the water resources and
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Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices
Stormwater management is crucial for protecting our environment from pollutants in runoff water. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are a combination of structural, vegetative, and managerial techniques used to prevent water pollution and improve water quality. Learn about stormwater pollution, minimu
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Stormwater Management Calculator Overview
Explore the functionalities of a stormwater management calculator that helps in analyzing stormwater runoff, pollutants, and BMP efficiencies. Learn about different BMP types, performance goals, and annual pollutant reduction targets to achieve effective stormwater management. Understand how the cal
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Water Harvesting Techniques in Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management
Water harvesting plays a crucial role in rainfed agriculture by collecting and storing runoff water for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions. Mr. Anil Swami, an assistant professor, discusses the importance of water harvesting techniques, including runoff farming and rainwater harvesting. He emp
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Plenary Session III on Forest, Soils, and Runoff Featuring Key Speakers
The Plenary Session III on Forest, Soils, and Runoff showcased insights from prominent figures such as Roland Quitugua, President of the Northern Soil and Water Conservation District, Joseph Mafnas, Chief of Forestry and Soil Resources at the Department of Agriculture, and Felix Benevante, Deputy Di
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Advanced Gaze Estimation Techniques: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore advanced gaze estimation techniques such as Cross-Ratio based trackers, Geometric Models of the Eye, Model-based Gaze Estimation, and more. Learn about their pros and cons, from accurate 3D gaze direction to head pose invariance. Discover the significance of Glint, Pupil, Iris, Sclera, and C
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Exploring Watersheds and Runoff with Physical and Computational Models
Engage in hands-on activities using physical models like a big tarp to simulate rainfall on landscapes and explore the movement of water. Dive into discussions about the pros and cons of using physical models for studying water flow. Discover the introduction to computational models and discretizati
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Seasonal Forecasts of Runoff and River Discharge in South America
Study on skill and post-processing of seasonal forecasts of runoff and river discharge in South America using hindcasts and reference simulations. Evaluation method and results are discussed for assessing forecast skill.
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MIDS Calculator - Stormwater Runoff Reduction Tool
The MIDS Calculator is an Excel-based tool that quantifies reductions in stormwater runoff volume, phosphorus (P), and total suspended solids (TSS) for specific Best Management Practices (BMPs). It helps select and size the best BMPs for a particular situation based on performance goals. Learn how t
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Development of Sensitivity Analysis Application for HEC HMS Rainfall-Runoff Model
This content discusses the development of a sensitivity analysis application for an event-based HEC HMS rainfall-runoff model. It covers hydrological modeling, simulation options, Siron basin modeling, meteorological modeling, control specifications, and more.
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Runoff and Surface Runoff in Hydrology
Surface runoff and runoff are fundamental concepts in hydrology, describing the flow of water in drainage basins and streams. Runoff represents the total water flow, while surface runoff specifically refers to water reaching streams without percolating. Understanding these terms is crucial for analy
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Understanding Flow Volume and Velocity Methods in Hydrology
This content explores the methods and data used in analyzing flow volume and velocity in hydrology, including the organization of data, calculation of velocity, and estimation processes such as the Enhanced Runoff Method and Vogel Method. It also delves into the Tennessee River Basin data organizati
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Hydrology Equations and Examples for Watershed Analysis
Explore effective precipitation calculations using the SCS equation, understand runoff estimation from the SCS Curve Number equation, and solve examples related to watershed characteristics, antecedent moisture conditions, and land use impacts on runoff. Learn about retention factors, soil groups, a
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Calculation of Infiltration and Runoff using Green-Ampt Method
Learn how to calculate infiltration, cumulative infiltration, and time to ponding using the Green-Ampt method in hydrology. Understand the concepts of infiltration rate, runoff rate, and ponding time, illustrated through examples with silty clay soil. Explore the importance of determining water infi
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Solving Stormwater Runoff Issues in Community Waters Science Unit
Explore the process of defining and solving stormwater runoff problems in the Community Waters Science Unit Lesson. Discover stakeholder perspectives, criteria for successful solutions, and more to address local environmental challenges effectively.
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Seasonal Precipitation Forecasting Applications and Justification
Explore the significance of seasonal precipitation forecasting for water management decisions, as emphasized by the Western States Water Council. Discover the current limitations in predicting precipitation beyond short-term forecasts and the call for improved subseasonal to seasonal forecasting cap
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Understanding Hyetograph, Runoff, and Hydrograph in Hydrological Analysis
Learn about the hyetograph as a graphical representation of rainfall intensity over time, runoff as the unevaporated portion of rainfall flowing to rivers, and hydrograph as a plot of discharge versus time for flood analysis. Explore the classification of runoff and the importance of unit hydrograph
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