A Continuum Model for Streamflow Synthesis.
Abstract
In this study, three related areas were investigated with the objective of developing a continuum model for streamflow synthesis. The areas spanned surface runoff to subsurface unsaturated flow to flood-wave propagation to comparative assessment of different dynamic wave representations of the shallow water-wave theory. The surface runoff was modeled using discrete linear models for overland flow, and physically-based Muskingum methods for channel flow. Also developed was a theory of errors for a comparative evaluation of the kinematic, diffusion, and dynamic wave representations of the shallow water-wave theory. The unsaturated flow was modeled using a systems-based model for infiltration and soil moisture, and the kinematic-wave theory for movement of soil moisture. The infiltration model was a general one encompassing the popular models of Horton, Kostiakov, Overton, Green and Ampt, and Philip as special cases. The models developed in the project were verified using field data. In most cases, simplified models were found to be adequate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 21, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA300030
Entities
People
- Erat S. Joseph
- Vijay P Singh
Organizations
- Southern University