Sediment Yield Modeling by Grouped Response Units
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 123, Issue 2
Abstract
A geographic information system (GIS) is interfaced with a geomorphic-based hydrologic and sediment transport model. The modeling strategy makes use of the “grouped response unit” concept whereby land classes are identified within homogeneous regions and used as hydrologic and sediment response units. The computational units are defined on the basis of homogeneity of topography and soil characteristics using frequency histograms of relevant parameters as objective criteria. The model is then applied to each land class within the computation units. The GIS/model interface is accomplished on an interactive basis in order to allow the user to have some decision-making authority. The methodology is demonstrated in detail and six years of runoff and sediment data are simulated for a watershed in western Puerto Rico. GIS functions are used to demonstrate how the data may be analyzed under various options the planner or manager may desire.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 123 • Issue 2 • March 1997
Pages: 95 - 104
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Copyright © 1997 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1997
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