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In the storage approach to conceptual rainfall-runoff models, runoff is commonly simulated as a function of storage. Based on this hydrologic phenomenon, a storage-runoff forecasting model is developed to compare with the rainfall-runoff forecasting model. The model order and parameters are first calibrated by using Schwartz’s Bayesian criterion. Eight storm events were then used for verification. One to six hours ahead forecast hydrograph according to both rainfall-runoff and storage-runoff models have a time problem. After both models are corrected by a backward shift operator, the time problem is relieved. Based on comparison between the forecasted and observed hydrographs and eight kind criteria, it seems that the storage-runoff forecasting model has performance superior to that of the rainfall-runoff forecasting model.
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Yu, PS., Liu, CL., Lee, TY. (1994). Application of a Transfer Function Model to a Storage-Runoff Process. In: Hipel, K.W., McLeod, A.I., Panu, U.S., Singh, V.P. (eds) Stochastic and Statistical Methods in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 10/3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3083-9_7
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