DIGITAL SIMULATION IN HYDROLOGY' STANFORD WATERSHED MODEL 4

TLDR

Techniques for large‑scale digital hydrologic modeling using rainfall, evapotranspiration, and runoff data were described, along with an overview of simulation methods and the hydrologic cycle components of infiltration, overland flow, and evapotranspiration. A general simulation model was mathematically developed, and its operation and results were presented. The model’s applications include weather modification, urbanization, and hydrometeorological networks. Reference: RRL.

Abstract

TECHNIQUES DEVELOPED FOR LARGE-SCALE DIGITAL COMPUTERS USING DATA ON RAINFALL, EVAPOTRANSPIRATION AND RUNOFF WERE DESCRIBED. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION INTO SIMULATION METHODS AND HYDROLOGIC MODELS IS FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION INTO THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE OF INFILTRATION, OVERLAND FLOW AND EVAPOTRANSPIRATION. A GENERAL SIMULATION MODEL IS THEN DEVELOPED MATHEMATICALLY, THE OPERATION AND SIMULATION RESULTS BEING PRESENTED. THE APPLICATIONS OF SIMULATION TO WEATHER MODIFICATION, URBANIZATION AND HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL NETWORKS ARE ALSO MENTIONED. /RRL/