Effect of Record Length on Prediction of Extreme Events Using River Flow Data

Conference paper


Hames, D. 2006. Effect of Record Length on Prediction of Extreme Events Using River Flow Data. Proceedings of the AC&T, pp. 107-112
AuthorsHames, D.
TypeConference paper
Abstract

This paper considers the effect of record length on the sensitivity of extreme predictions
based on the analysis of annually recorded maximum flow records for a number of locations
worldwide. Locations have been chosen based on the criterion of a minimum of 100 years of
standardised records, with extremes that closely follow standard statistical techniques.
Based on the analysis carried out, confidence of extreme predictions appear to be a function of the log
of the return period event required, the reciprocal of the square root of the record length and a
parameter unique for each river. Using the techniques outlined in this paper, methods are proposed to
give confidence on extreme predictions using limited data sets. However, more work is required to
define the unique parameter for each river, which has not been considered in this paper.

Keywordsextreme events; river flow
Year2006
ConferenceProceedings of the AC&T, pp
Publisher's version
License
CC BY-ND
Publication dates
Print2006
Publication process dates
Deposited09 Jun 2010
Web address (URL)http://www.uel.ac.uk/act/proceedings/documents/ACT06Proceeding.pdf
http://hdl.handle.net/10552/798
Additional information

Citation:
Hames, D. (2006) ‘Effect of Record Length on Prediction of Extreme Events Using River Flow Data’ Proceedings of the AC&T, pp.107-112..

Permalink -

https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/86771

Download files


Publisher's version
  • 120
    total views
  • 75
    total downloads
  • 4
    views this month
  • 1
    downloads this month

Export as

Related outputs

Determination of main design parameters for use in coastal defence
Hames, D. 2008. Determination of main design parameters for use in coastal defence. Proceedings of Advances in Computing and Technology. (AC&T) The School of Computing and Technology 3rd Annual Conference University of East London pp. 52-56