Gumbel's Reduced Variate Formula

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Gumbel's Reduced Variate refers to a dimensionless value used in extreme value analysis to standardize data, aiding in the estimation of return periods. Check FAQs
y=a(Qf-Qfe)
y - Gumbel's Reduced Variate?a - Gumbel's Constant?Qf - Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency?Qfe - Flood Discharge?

Gumbel's Reduced Variate Example

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Here is how the Gumbel's Reduced Variate equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Gumbel's Reduced Variate equation looks like.

38.0292Edit=2.01Edit(20Edit-1.08Edit)
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Gumbel's Reduced Variate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
y=a(Qf-Qfe)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
y=2.01(20m³/s-1.08m³/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
y=2.01(20-1.08)
LAST Step Evaluate
y=38.0292

Gumbel's Reduced Variate Formula Elements

Variables
Gumbel's Reduced Variate
Gumbel's Reduced Variate refers to a dimensionless value used in extreme value analysis to standardize data, aiding in the estimation of return periods.
Symbol: y
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gumbel's Constant
Gumbel's Constant refers to a statistical parameter used in extreme value theory to model the distribution of extreme events like floods or droughts.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency
Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency refers to the flow rate of water occurring most often during flood events, indicating common flood conditions.
Symbol: Qf
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flood Discharge
Flood discharge refers to the volume of water flowing through a river or stream during a flood event, typically measured in m³/s or cfs.
Symbol: Qfe
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Gumbel's Method category

​Go Gumbel's Constant given Gumbel's Reduced Variate
a=yQf-Qfe
​Go Flood Discharge given Gumbel's Reduced Variate
Qf=(ya)+Qfe
​Go Flood Discharge Having Highest Frequency
Qf=Qav-(0.45σ)
​Go Average Flood Discharge given Flood Discharge Having Highest Frequency
Qav=Qf+(0.45σ)

How to Evaluate Gumbel's Reduced Variate?

Gumbel's Reduced Variate evaluator uses Gumbel's Reduced Variate = Gumbel's Constant*(Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency-Flood Discharge) to evaluate the Gumbel's Reduced Variate, The Gumbel's Reduced Variate is defined as the value of the reduced variate when we have prior information of other parameters used. Gumbel's Reduced Variate is denoted by y symbol.

How to evaluate Gumbel's Reduced Variate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gumbel's Reduced Variate, enter Gumbel's Constant (a), Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency (Qf) & Flood Discharge (Qfe) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gumbel's Reduced Variate

What is the formula to find Gumbel's Reduced Variate?
The formula of Gumbel's Reduced Variate is expressed as Gumbel's Reduced Variate = Gumbel's Constant*(Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency-Flood Discharge). Here is an example- 37.84 = 2.01*(20-1.08).
How to calculate Gumbel's Reduced Variate?
With Gumbel's Constant (a), Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency (Qf) & Flood Discharge (Qfe) we can find Gumbel's Reduced Variate using the formula - Gumbel's Reduced Variate = Gumbel's Constant*(Flood Discharge having Highest Frequency-Flood Discharge).
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