| Abstract: | The concepts, structure, theoretical development, and data requirements of the precipitation-runoff modeling system (PRMS) are described. The precipitation-runoff modeling system is a modular-design, deterministic, distributed-parameter modeling system developed to evaluate the impacts of various combinations of precipitation, climate, and land use on streamflow, sediment yields, and general basin hydrology. Basin response to normal and extreme rainfall and snowmelt can be simulated to evaluate changes in water balance relationships, flow regimes, flood peaks and volumes, soil-water relationships, sediment yields, and groundwater recharge. Parameter-optimization and sensitivity analysis capabilites are provided to fit selected model parameters and evaluate their individual and joint effects on model output. The modular design provides a flexible framework for continued model system enhancement and hydrologic modeling research and development. (Author ‘s abstract) |
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| ProdID: | 25715 |
| Citation Author: | Leavesley, G. H.; Lichty, R. W.; Troutman, B. M.; Saindon, L. G. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | vii, 207 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 83-4238 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Precipitation-runoff modeling system; user‘s manual; 1983; WRI; 83-4238; Leavesley, G. H.; Lichty, R. W.; Troutman, B. M.; Saindon, L. G. |
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| Citation Year: | 1983 |
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| Text: | Precipitation-runoff modeling system; user‘s manual; 1983; WRI; 83-4238; Leavesley, G. H.; Lichty, R. W.; Troutman, B. M.; Saindon, L. G. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1983/4238/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1983/4238/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, |
