13.5.1 - General Form of IDF Equation
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Define rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: Think about the unit used for measuring rain rate.
What does the term 'return period' refer to?
💡 Hint: Relate this to how frequently heavy rainfall occurs.
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What does the IDF equation predict?
💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of rainfall the equation deals with.
True or False: The empirical constants in the IDF equation are universally fixed.
💡 Hint: Think about variability and local adaptations.
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You are given empirical constants K = 0.2, m = 0.7, C = 3, n = 1.5. Calculate the expected rainfall intensity for a return period of 5 years and a duration of 20 minutes.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the values and ensure correct substitutions.
Discuss how changing climate patterns would necessitate updates to the empirical constants in the IDF equation.
💡 Hint: Consider why historical data might not reflect future conditions accurately.
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