32.4.4 - Limitations
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What does SCS-CN stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about runoff estimation.
Why is it important to choose the correct CN?
💡 Hint: Consider impacts on runoff estimations.
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What does SCS-CN stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember a method for calculating runoff.
The SCS-CN method is best suited for?
💡 Hint: Think about how the method works best.
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Describe how the SCS-CN method could lead to miscalculations if applied in a diverse urban environment with many impervious surfaces.
💡 Hint: Think of how cities manage excess water versus rural areas.
With an SCS curve number of 85, estimate runoff for a watershed receiving 60 mm of rainfall using the SCS-CN approach and discuss potential real-world implications of the runoff.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationships between rainfall and runoff depth.
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