(a) Explain the following terms with reference to frequency studies: (i) Annual series (ii) Partial duration series (iii) Recurrence interval

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HYDROLOGY

FLOOD---ESTIMATION AND CONTROL

(a) Explain the following terms with reference to frequency studies:
(i) Annual series
(ii) Partial duration series
(iii) Recurrence interval
(b) At a particular gauging station, the annual maximum floods are recorded from 1951 to 1975.
The mean and standard deviation of these floods are 310.24 cumec and 110.54 cumec, respec-
tively. Assuming that the flood series follow Gumbel's distribution, determine the flood
magnitudes for the recurrence intervals of 200, 100, 50 and 25 years. Plot these points on the
Gumbel's probability paper.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Explain the following terms with reference to frequency studies: (i) Annual series (ii) Partial duration series (iii) Recurrence interval (b) At a particular gauging station, the annual maximum floods are recorded from 1951 to 1975. The mean and standard deviation of these floods are 310.24 cumec and 110.54 cumec, respec- tively. Assuming that the flood series follow Gumbel's distribution, determine the flood magnitudes for the recurrence intervals of 200, 100, 50 and 25 years. Plot these points on the Gumbel's probability paper.
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