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Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir. Check FAQs
A=Qptp2.78Cp
A - Area of Catchment?Qp - Peak Discharge?tp - Basin Lag?Cp - Regional Constant (Snyder)?

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3.205Edit=0.891Edit6Edit2.780.6Edit
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Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=Qptp2.78Cp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=0.891m³/s6h2.780.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=0.89162.780.6
Next Step Evaluate
A=3205035.97122302
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
A=3.20503597122302km²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=3.205km²

Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph Formula Elements

Variables
Area of Catchment
Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Basin Lag
Basin Lag is the elapsed time between the occurrences of the centroids of the effective rainfall.
Symbol: tp
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Regional Constant (Snyder)
Regional Constant (Snyder) is considered an indication of the retention and storage capacity of the watershed.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0.56 to 0.69.

Other Formulas to find Area of Catchment

​Go Catchment Area given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
A=Qpt'p2.78Cr

Other formulas in Synder's Synthetic Unit Hydrograph category

​Go Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
Qp=2.78CpAt'p
​Go Regional Constant given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
Cp=Qpt'p2.78A
​Go Modified Basin Lag given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
t'p=2.78CrAQp
​Go Basin Lag given Modified Basin Lag
tp=t'p-(tR4)2122

How to Evaluate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph?

Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph evaluator uses Area of Catchment = Peak Discharge*Basin Lag/(2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)) to evaluate the Area of Catchment, The Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph formula is defined as the area where water is collected by the natural landscape. Imagine cupping your hands in a downpour of rain and collecting water in them. Area of Catchment is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph, enter Peak Discharge (Qp), Basin Lag (tp) & Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph

What is the formula to find Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph?
The formula of Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph is expressed as Area of Catchment = Peak Discharge*Basin Lag/(2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)). Here is an example- 3.2E-6 = 0.891*21600/(2.78*0.6).
How to calculate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph?
With Peak Discharge (Qp), Basin Lag (tp) & Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp) we can find Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph using the formula - Area of Catchment = Peak Discharge*Basin Lag/(2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Area of Catchment?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Area of Catchment-
  • Area of Catchment=Peak Discharge*Modified Basin Lag/(2.78*Regional Constant)OpenImg
Can the Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph be negative?
No, the Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph?
Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph is usually measured using the Square Kilometer[km²] for Area. Square Meter[km²], Square Centimeter[km²], Square Millimeter[km²] are the few other units in which Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit Hydrograph can be measured.
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