4. A 60 mi² drainage area has the following characteristics: longest flow path length of 10 mi, flow path length from outlet to centroid of 3.2 mi, overland slope of 0.05, curve number of 82, basin coefficient of 1.35, and storage coefficient of 0.6. Derive a 1-hr: a. i. Snyder UH ii. SCS triangular UH. b. Plot the resulting hydrographs (together on one plot) and comment on the differences in peak discharge, peak timing, hydrograph shape, and volume between the two.
4. A 60 mi² drainage area has the following characteristics: longest flow path length of 10 mi, flow path length from outlet to centroid of 3.2 mi, overland slope of 0.05, curve number of 82, basin coefficient of 1.35, and storage coefficient of 0.6. Derive a 1-hr: a. i. Snyder UH ii. SCS triangular UH. b. Plot the resulting hydrographs (together on one plot) and comment on the differences in peak discharge, peak timing, hydrograph shape, and volume between the two.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 4: Hydrograph Derivation and Comparison**
A 60 mi² drainage area exhibits the following characteristics:
- Longest flow path length of 10 miles
- Flow path length from outlet to centroid of 3.2 miles
- Overland slope of 0.05
- Curve number of 82
- Basin coefficient of 1.35
- Storage coefficient of 0.6
**Tasks:**
a. **Derive a 1-hour Unit Hydrograph (UH):**
i. **Snyder UH**
ii. **SCS Triangular UH**
b. **Plot the Resulting Hydrographs:**
Combine both hydrographs on a single plot. Evaluate and comment on the differences in key characteristics such as:
- Peak discharge
- Peak timing
- Hydrograph shape
- Volume
Discuss these differences to understand how each method reflects the drainage area characteristics.
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