13.5 - Mathematical Forms of IDF Relationships
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What does IDF stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the key components related to rainfall.
What is the formula of the general IDF equation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship of intensity, duration, and frequency.
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What does 'I' represent in the general IDF equation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of each variable in the IDF framework.
True or False: The empirical constants in IDF equations can be the same for all regions.
💡 Hint: Think about the influence of local climatic conditions.
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Using the general IDF equation, derive the rainfall intensity for a region with K=6, C=5, m=2, n=2 for a duration of 30 minutes and a return period of 20 years. How does this compare to expected local rainfall?
💡 Hint: Ensure to manipulate powers and perform accurate arithmetic.
Analyze the impact of changing the empirical constant K on the rainfall intensity calculated using Sherman's equation versus the general equation. What trends do you observe?
💡 Hint: Use numerical examples to illustrate trends.
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