Manual on Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)

Manual on Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)
Author: World Meteorological Organization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2009
Genre: Flood forecasting
ISBN:

The manual describes procedure for estimating the maximum probable precipitation and the maximum probable flood. This is the third revised version. The first and second editions of this manual were published in 1973 and 1986, respectively. The current edition keeps a majority of the content from the second edition. Newly added content in this third edition primarily results from experiences, since 1986, in directly estimating PMP for the requirements of a given project in a design watershed on probable maximum flood (PMF) in China, the United States of America, Australia and India.--Publisher's description.

Safety of Dams

Safety of Dams
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 1985-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309035325

From earth tectonics and meteorology to risk, responsibility, and the role of government, this comprehensive and detailed book reviews current practices in designing dams to withstand extreme hydrologic and seismic events. Recommendations for action and for further research to improve dam safety evaluations are presented.

Generalized Estimates of Probable Maximum Precipitation for the United States West of the 105th Meridian for Areas to 400 Square Miles and Durations to 24 Hours

Generalized Estimates of Probable Maximum Precipitation for the United States West of the 105th Meridian for Areas to 400 Square Miles and Durations to 24 Hours
Author: United States. Weather Bureau
Publisher:
Total Pages: 90
Release: 1960
Genre: Precipitation (Meteorology)
ISBN:

Generalized estimates of probable maximum precipitation have been available for the United States east of the 105th meridian for several years. The need for similar data for the planning and design requirements of the Soil Conservation Service in the region west of the 105th meridian led that agency to cooperate with estimates for that area. This report presents generalized estimates of probable maximum precipitation for areas from a point to 400 square miles and for durations up to 24 hours.