14 - Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)
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Define Probable Maximum Precipitation.
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum rainfall means in terms of safety.
Name a factor that impacts PMP.
💡 Hint: What has to do with how much rain the atmosphere can hold?
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What does PMP stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'Probable'.
True or False: PMP is solely based on historical precipitation data.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors are added to historical data.
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Given an area with historical precipitation data showing an increase due to climate change, explain how this may influence the PMP estimates for this region.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and moisture capacity.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Numerical Weather Modeling method versus the Statistical Method in estimating PMP for a newly developed region without historical data.
💡 Hint: Which method doesn't need historical data to work?
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