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Discharge at Time t is the volumetric flow rate of a stream, which volume of water flowing per rate of time at any time t. Check FAQs
Qt=Sa
Qt - Discharge at Time t?S - Total Storage in Channel Reach?a - Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay?

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178.2Edit=100Edit1.782Edit
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Discharge given Storage Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qt=Sa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qt=1001.782
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qt=1001.782
LAST Step Evaluate
Qt=178.2m³/s

Discharge given Storage Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge at Time t
Discharge at Time t is the volumetric flow rate of a stream, which volume of water flowing per rate of time at any time t.
Symbol: Qt
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Storage in Channel Reach
Total Storage in Channel Reach is a section of stream or river along which similar hydrologic conditions exist, such as discharge, depth, area, and slope.
Symbol: S
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay
Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay. A quantity is subject to exponential decay if it decreases at a rate proportional to its current value.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Discharge at Time t

​Go Discharge concerning Recession Constant
Qt=Q0Krt
​Go Discharge in Alternative Form of Exponential Decay
Qt=Q0exp(-at)

Other formulas in Components of a Hydrograph category

​Go Discharge at Initial Time
Q0=QtKrt
​Go Discharge at Initial Time in Alternative Form of Exponential Decay
Q0=Qtexp(-at)
​Go Recession Constant
Kr=KrsKriKrb
​Go Recession Constant for Surface Storage
Krs=KrKriKrb

How to Evaluate Discharge given Storage?

Discharge given Storage evaluator uses Discharge at Time t = Total Storage in Channel Reach*Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay to evaluate the Discharge at Time t, The Discharge given Storage formula is defined as the fluid flow over a catchment when storage, where water in the system resides or "rests" as it moves from one water reservoir to another, is Established. Discharge at Time t is denoted by Qt symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge given Storage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge given Storage, enter Total Storage in Channel Reach (S) & Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge given Storage

What is the formula to find Discharge given Storage?
The formula of Discharge given Storage is expressed as Discharge at Time t = Total Storage in Channel Reach*Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay. Here is an example- 50 = 100*1.782.
How to calculate Discharge given Storage?
With Total Storage in Channel Reach (S) & Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay (a) we can find Discharge given Storage using the formula - Discharge at Time t = Total Storage in Channel Reach*Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay.
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge at Time t?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge at Time t-
  • Discharge at Time t=Discharge at Time t=0*Recession Constant^TimeOpenImg
  • Discharge at Time t=Discharge at Time t=0*exp(-Constant 'a' for Discharge in Exponential Decay*Time)OpenImg
Can the Discharge given Storage be negative?
No, the Discharge given Storage, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge given Storage?
Discharge given Storage is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge given Storage can be measured.
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