Guidelines for Calibration and Application of STORM

Guidelines for Calibration and Application of STORM
Author: Jess Abbott
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1977
Genre: Calibration
ISBN:

This report provides specific information on calibration and application of the Storage, Treatment, Overflow Runoff Model (STORM). The STORM model is intended for use in simulation of the quantity and quality of storm water runoff. In particular, the report discusses procedures for collection of rainfall, runoff quantity and quality data. Procedures are recommended for management of the collected data. Recommendations are provided for use of the site-specific data in calibration of the model. The calibrated model can then be used for two important planning components of a storm water study. These are: (1) Prediction of wet-weather pollutographs (mass loading curves) for use in a receiving water assessment model. These pollutographs can include both surface runoff and dry weather flow in combined systems. Since the computations are based on land use, the impact of land use changes can be evaluated. (2) Preliminary sizing of storage and treatment facilities to satisfy desired criteria for control of storm water runoff. The model will analyze a matrix of combinations of storage and treatment rates. Results include frequency information on quantity and quality of washoff of pollutants and soil erosion, as well as frequency information on the quantity and quality of storage overflows. (Author).

Urban Stormwater Modeling and Simulation

Urban Stormwater Modeling and Simulation
Author: Stephan J. Nix
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1994-07-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780873715270

Urban Stormwater Modeling and Simulation discusses several popular stormwater models and explains a variety of uses in practical terms. This unique book is divided into five key sections and begins with a description of urban runoff problems and how computer models play an important role in problem solving. The book continues with detailed discussions on the construction of watershed models, model verification and validation, the use of models for predicting stormwater runoff and pollution discharges, and common problems associated with popular modeling programs. A practical approach is used throughout the book, focusing on actual applications to illustrate basic principles. This is the first book available that provides both new and experienced engineers, consultants, and scientists with an organized approach to stormwater modeling and simulation, model construction, model verification, and software selection. Water quality professionals, environmental engineering students, technical libraries, regulators, and planners will also find this a perfect hands-on learning tool.

Calibration of Watershed Models

Calibration of Watershed Models
Author: Qingyun Duan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003-01-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 087590355X

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Water Science and Application Series, Volume 6. During the past four decades, computer-based mathematical models of watershed hydrology have been widely used for a variety of applications including hydrologic forecasting, hydrologic design, and water resources management. These models are based on general mathematical descriptions of the watershed processes that transform natural forcing (e.g., rainfall over the landscape) into response (e.g., runoff in the rivers). The user of a watershed hydrology model must specify the model parameters before the model is able to properly simulate the watershed behavior.