Course Name: CE5470 : Surface Water Hydrology

Description: Hydrologic cycle, space and time scales, classification of hydrologic models. Precipitation: mechanisms, types, spatial and temporal variation, use of IDF and DAD curves, design storm, probable maximum precipitation. Infiltration: process description, measurement, modelling - Richard's equation, GreenAmpt model, SCS model. Evaporation: process description, modified Penman equation, evaporation control. Evapotranspiration: process description, measurement, irrigation scheduling. Overland flow: Hortonian and Saturation overland flow mechanisms. Drainage basin characteristics, stream network laws. Streamflow: factors affecting base flow, Hydrograph analysis, UH theory, IUH and GIUH. Watershed modelling: discrete and continuous simulation models. Design flood estimation: PMF estimation, regional flood frequency analysis. Flood Routing: reservoir routing, channel routing MuskingumCunge method, Diffusion wave routing. Droughts: indicators, classification, forecasting and management. Hydrologic Design: uncertainty c

Slot: C

RoomNo: EWRE SH

Instructor: Srinivasan K

Period: JUL-NOV 2013

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