PEAK FLOW INTER-ARRIVAL TIMES

The use of Erlang distribution for modelling inter-arrival times between flow peaks is proposed. Application to empirical data reveals that distributions so modelled change downstream, and that such modification can be accounted for by channel sinuosity and inflow. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Elsevier

  Radarweg 29
  Amsterdam,   Netherlands  1043 NX
• Authors:
  • ANDERSON, M G
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 105-112
• Serial:
  • Journal of Hydrology
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 1/2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Channel flow; Empirical methods; Mathematical models; Peak discharge; Physical distribution; Surface drainage
• Uncontrolled Terms: Inflow; Models
• Old TRIS Terms: Flow channel; Highway drainage
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158172
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 1977 12:00AM