A high resolution point rainfall model calibrated to short pluviograph or daily rainfall data.
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2007
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Jennings, Shane Anthony
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This thesis describes the development of a new technique which significantly extends the applicability of stochastic point rainfall models that require historical data for calibration. The technique is demonstrated using a high-resolution point rainfall model based on wet-dry alternating storm events. A model has been produced that is well defined and can be vigorously compared against numerous observed statistics in a quantative manner. The rainfall model presented in this thesis can be used to provide accurate synthetic rainfall data at sites with minimal historical rainfall data providing a powerful tool for application in hydrological risk analysis across Australia.
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Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2007
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