13.11.3 - Climate-Informed IDF Curves
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What do IDF curves represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what information these curves provide about rainfall.
What is CMIP6?
💡 Hint: Consider what CMIP stands for.
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What do Climate-Informed IDF curves help to account for in rainfall estimates?
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in rainfall patterns due to climate change.
True or False: All IDF curves are stationary and do not change over time.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of climate influences on rainfall.
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Propose a city-wide strategy using climate-informed IDF curves to redesign the drainage system in light of increased rainfall forecasting.
💡 Hint: Consider how both climate data and urban infrastructure interact.
Analyze a case where traditional IDF curves failed to predict flooding accurately. Discuss how climate-informed approaches could have mitigated this.
💡 Hint: Reflect on previous emergencies and their root causes.
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