IDF curves and River Flow calculation (SCS method) - Python model
Juan Pablo de la FuenteUnlock the power of advanced hydrological analysis with this Python model script designed specifically for hydrology professionals. This comprehensive tool fits extreme value distributions, generates Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves for rainfall, and calculates Unit Hydrographs (UH) and flow discharge using the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) method. Ideal for researchers, engineers, and environmental scientists, this script streamlines hydrological calculations, providing accurate and reliable results for informed decision-making.
Key Features
- Extreme Value Distribution Fitting: Accurately fits a variety of extreme value distributions including GEV, Gumbel, and more, ensuring robust modeling of hydrological extremes.
- IDF Curve Generation: Automatically generates IDF curves for rainfall, crucial for designing stormwater management systems and flood risk assessment.
- Unit Hydrograph and Flow Discharge Calculation: Utilizes the SCS method to compute Unit Hydrographs and flow discharge, aiding in the prediction of watershed response to rainfall events.
- Enhanced Accuracy: Implements precise algorithms for distribution fitting and hydrological calculations, ensuring high accuracy in modeling and analysis.
- Comprehensive Visualization: Includes integrated plotting functions to visualize IDF curves, Unit Hydrographs, and flow discharge graphs, facilitating easy interpretation and validation of results.
Usage
- Data Preparation: Input your rainfall and watershed data in a compatible format (e.g., NumPy array, Pandas DataFrame).
- Extreme Value Distribution Fitting: Fit extreme value distributions to your rainfall data to model hydrological extremes.
- IDF Curve Generation: Generate IDF curves based on fitted distributions, providing critical insights into rainfall intensities over various durations.
- Unit Hydrograph Calculation: Apply the SCS method to calculate Unit Hydrographs for your watershed, modeling the runoff response to rainfall.
- Flow Discharge Estimation: Compute flow discharge using the derived Unit Hydrographs, predicting peak flows and runoff volumes.
- Visualization and Analysis: Visualize the results with integrated plotting functions, allowing for thorough analysis and validation of hydrological models.
You'll get a powerful Hydrology Python model script designed to fit extreme value distributions, generate IDF curves for rainfall, and calculate Unit Hydrographs (UH) and flow discharge using the SCS method. This tool offers robust modeling of hydrological extremes, automatic IDF curve generation, and precise calculations for watershed response, ensuring high accuracy and reliability. Enhanced with comprehensive visualization features, it facilitates easy interpretation and validation of results, making it an essential asset for hydrology professionals involved in stormwater management, flood risk assessment, and water resource management.