26.5 - Infiltration Indices
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What does the φ-index represent?
💡 Hint: Think of it as an infiltration threshold.
Name one purpose of the W-index.
💡 Hint: Consider initial conditions before a storm.
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What does the φ-index represent?
💡 Hint: It is about the runoff threshold.
The W-index accounts for initial moisture loss during what?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions before a rainfall event.
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Calculate the runoff for a rainfall event of 12 mm/hr when the φ-index is 7 mm/hr.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for calculating runoff.
How can seasonal changes in soil moisture impact the use of the W-index for modeling?
💡 Hint: Think about soil conditions throughout the year.
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