A review of methods of hydrological estimation at ungauged sites in India

The paper reviews the existing methods used in India for estimation of flow characteristics at ungauged sites. It focuses on low and high flows, long-term mean flow and flow duration curves. Since it lists the actual formulae, it can be used as a quick reference guide for selecting a suitable techni...

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Autores principales: Jha, R., Smakhtin, Vladimir U.
Formato: Artículo preliminar
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39226
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Sumario:The paper reviews the existing methods used in India for estimation of flow characteristics at ungauged sites. It focuses on low and high flows, long-term mean flow and flow duration curves. Since it lists the actual formulae, it can be used as a quick reference guide for selecting a suitable technique for various geographical regional and/or river basins in India.