12.8 - Use in Estimating Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)
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Practice Questions
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What does PMP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about extreme weather conditions.
Why are DAD curves important?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in hydrological analysis.
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What is the purpose of using DAD curves in regards to PMP?
💡 Hint: Think about what DAD curves represent.
True or False: PMP is the maximum possible rainfall that can occur in a specific area during extreme weather.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of PMP.
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Given a historical storm with a maximum rainfall of 200mm and spatial distribution data, predict the PMP for a region with 50km² area using DAD curves.
💡 Hint: Look at maximum rainfall allowed by DAD curves for similar areas.
Discuss how changes in climate might affect the estimation of PMP and the considerations engineers must take.
💡 Hint: Think about how historical patterns could shift.
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