13.10 - Limitations and Uncertainty in IDF/DDF Analysis
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What is meant by 'data quality'?
💡 Hint: Consider how we assess data reliability.
Why do longer records improve hydrological predictions?
💡 Hint: Think about rare events.
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What is a major challenge to the assumption of stationarity in rainfall records?
💡 Hint: Think about recent weather extremes.
True or False: Urbanization reduces the effectiveness of IDF curves.
💡 Hint: Consider how cities handle stormwater.
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Evaluate how a city with insufficient rainfall records might prepare for unexpected floods. Discuss potential strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider what resources would help them improve data.
Discuss how you would advise local authorities about the implications of climate change on existing hydrological models.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of flexibility in planning.
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