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Frequency Factor which varies between 5 to 30 according to rainfall duration is a function of recurrence interval (T) and the coefficient of skew (Cs). Check FAQs
Kz=xT-xmσ
Kz - Frequency Factor?xT - Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval?xm - Mean of the Variate X?σ - Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample?

Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period Example

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7.0816Edit=9.43Edit-0.578Edit1.25Edit
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Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Kz=xT-xmσ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Kz=9.43-0.5781.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Kz=9.43-0.5781.25
LAST Step Evaluate
Kz=7.0816

Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period Formula Elements

Variables
Frequency Factor
Frequency Factor which varies between 5 to 30 according to rainfall duration is a function of recurrence interval (T) and the coefficient of skew (Cs).
Symbol: Kz
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval
Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval of a random hydrologic series with a return period.
Symbol: xT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean of the Variate X
Mean of the Variate X of a random hydrologic series with a return period.
Symbol: xm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample
Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample follows a certain probability distribution of a hydrologic model.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Frequency Factor

​Go Frequency Factor as applicable to Infinite Sample Size
Kz=yT-0.5771.2825
​Go Frequency Factor in Gumbel's Equation for Practical Use
Kz=yT-ynSn

Other formulas in Gumbel's Method for Prediction of Flood's Peak category

​Go Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method
y=(1.285(xT-xm)σ)+0.577
​Go Reduced Variate concerning Return Period
yT=-(ln(ln(TrTr-1)))
​Go Reduced Variate 'Y' for given Return Period
yT=-(0.834+2.303log10(log10(TrTr-1)))
​Go Reduced Variate for Return Period when Frequency Factor is Considered
ytf=(Kz1.2825)+0.577

How to Evaluate Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period?

Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period evaluator uses Frequency Factor = (Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X)/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample to evaluate the Frequency Factor, The Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period formula is defined as a factor used to compare and relate results and attach probabilities to several sets of maximum rainfall data. K is primarily a function of the recurrence interval for a particular probability distribution. Frequency Factor is denoted by Kz symbol.

How to evaluate Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period, enter Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval (xT), Mean of the Variate X (xm) & Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample (σ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period

What is the formula to find Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period?
The formula of Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period is expressed as Frequency Factor = (Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X)/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample. Here is an example- 7.08 = (9.43-0.578)/1.25.
How to calculate Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period?
With Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval (xT), Mean of the Variate X (xm) & Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample (σ) we can find Frequency Factor given Variate 'x' concerning Return Period using the formula - Frequency Factor = (Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X)/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample.
What are the other ways to Calculate Frequency Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Frequency Factor-
  • Frequency Factor=(Reduced Variate 'Y' for Return Period-0.577)/1.2825OpenImg
  • Frequency Factor=(Reduced Variate 'Y' for Return Period-Reduced Mean)/Reduced Standard DeviationOpenImg
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