14.3 - Estimation of PMP
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Practice Questions
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What does PMP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum precipitation refers to.
Which method utilizes historical data for estimating PMP?
💡 Hint: Consider which approach is based on past rainfall events.
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What is the main purpose of estimating PMP?
💡 Hint: Think about safety considerations in infrastructure.
True or False: The Statistical Method assumes that past rainfall events can accurately predict future rainfall extremes.
💡 Hint: Relate this to the limitations discussed in class.
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Consider a region that experiences a recorded maximum annual rainfall of 150 mm. How might the Statistical Method estimate what the PMP would be in 20 years?
💡 Hint: Consider how historical patterns could justify future projections.
Using the Moisture Maximization Approach, if a storm data indicates 30 mm of rain with a maximum precipitable water capacity of 50 mm, what would be the estimated PMP for the region?
💡 Hint: Apply the formula provided in the lecture effectively.
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