Watershed Physical and Hydrological Effects on Baseflow Separation
Publication: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 13, Issue 10
Abstract
There is a great interest in understanding groundwater–surface water interactions among hydrologists and water resources planners. One of the most challenging parts of this concept is the separation and quantification of baseflow from the streamflow hydrograph. Therefore, this study is widely devoted to defining and testing these dominant forces within a watershed and incorporating their impact on streamflow components. The study area is located in the Coastal Plain of the Southeastern United States where separately measured surface and subsurface flow data are available for a field scale watershed for (1970–1978). Sensitivity analysis was conducted with respect to the impact of different watershed characteristics on streamflow components and parameters of interest were identified. This study identified some of the key controls of streamflow partitioning by incorporating the most sensitive parameters in the streamflow partitioning approach using a regression equation based on watershed physical (e.g., land use, soils) and hydrologic characteristics (e.g. rainfall, soil moisture). Using new techniques are a step forward in understanding the streamflow partitioning process.
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Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 13 • Issue 10 • October 2008
Pages: 971 - 980
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Received: May 17, 2007
Accepted: Jan 8, 2008
Published online: Oct 1, 2008
Published in print: Oct 2008
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