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A Protocol for Conducting Rainfall Simulation to Study Soil Runoff

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Published on: April 3, 2014

[Parameter sensitivity analysis of runoff simulation and model adaptability research based on HSPF].

Yan Li¹, Zhao-Fu Li, Qing Xi

¹College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China. qdliyan200609@163.com

Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue

|August 17, 2013

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The Hydrologic Simulation Program—FORTRAN (HSPF) model effectively simulates watershed runoff in Tai Lake

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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

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Published on: July 24, 2016

Area of Science:

Hydrology
Environmental Modeling
Water Resource Management

Context:

The Tai Lake region faces challenges in managing water resources due to its hilly terrain.
Accurate watershed runoff simulation is crucial for effective water resource management in this region.

Purpose:

To calibrate and validate the HSPF model for watershed runoff simulation in a hilly region of Tai Lake.
To assess the adaptability of the HSPF model for hydrological studies in this specific geographical area.

Summary:

The study identified five key sensitive parameters (AGWRC, UZSN, INFILT, LZSN, DEEPFR) using perturbation analysis.
The HSPF model was calibrated and validated using annual runoff data from 2005-2010, showing good agreement with observed data.
The model achieved satisfactory performance with Nash-Sutcliffe efficiencies of 0.87 and 0.69 during calibration and validation, respectively.

Impact:

The findings demonstrate the HSPF model's adaptability for watershed runoff simulation in hilly regions.
This research provides valuable insights for applying and promoting the HSPF model in similar hydrological settings across the country.