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Loss Rate Representation in the HEC-1 Watershed Model

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Unsaturated Flow in Hydrologic Modeling

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((ASIC,volume 275))

Abstract

The HEC-1 watershed model is a very popular computer program for computing watershed runoff. The methods used in this model for computing rainfall losses are described and critically evaluated. The application of the loss rate methods is described via example.

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    D. M. Goldman

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    H. J. Morel-Seytoux

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Goldman, D.M. (1989). Loss Rate Representation in the HEC-1 Watershed Model. In: Morel-Seytoux, H.J. (eds) Unsaturated Flow in Hydrologic Modeling. NATO ASI Series, vol 275. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2352-2_13

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