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Initial Abstraction is a parameter that accounts for all losses prior to runoff and consists mainly of interception, infiltration, evaporation, and surface depression storage. Check FAQs
Ia=PT-Rmax
Ia - Initial Abstraction?PT - Total Precipitation?Rmax - Maximum Potential Runoff?

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Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ia=PT-Rmax
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ia=16-11
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ia=16-11
LAST Step Evaluate
Ia=5

Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation Formula Elements

Variables
Initial Abstraction
Initial Abstraction is a parameter that accounts for all losses prior to runoff and consists mainly of interception, infiltration, evaporation, and surface depression storage.
Symbol: Ia
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Precipitation
Total Precipitation is the sum of rainfall and the assumed water equivalent of snowfall for a given year.
Symbol: PT
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Potential Runoff
Maximum Potential Runoff is generated when the movement of water into the soil is slow enough to result in water flow along the land surface and into water bodies.
Symbol: Rmax
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Initial Abstraction

​Go Initial Abstraction
Ia=PT-F-Q
​Go Initial Abstraction given Ratio of Infiltration to Retention
Ia=PT-(QSF)

Other formulas in Basic Theory category

​Go Water Balance Equation for Rainfall
PT=Ia+F+Q
​Go Actual Infiltration
F=S(QPT-Ia)
​Go Cumulative Infiltration given Total Precipitation
F=PT-Ia-Q
​Go Equation for Potential Maximum Retention
S=F(PT-IaQ)

How to Evaluate Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation?

Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation evaluator uses Initial Abstraction = Total Precipitation-Maximum Potential Runoff to evaluate the Initial Abstraction, The Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation formula is defined as the parameter that accounts for all losses prior to runoff and consists mainly of interception, infiltration, evaporation, and surface depression storage. Initial Abstraction is denoted by Ia symbol.

How to evaluate Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation, enter Total Precipitation (PT) & Maximum Potential Runoff (Rmax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation

What is the formula to find Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation?
The formula of Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation is expressed as Initial Abstraction = Total Precipitation-Maximum Potential Runoff. Here is an example- 5 = 16-11.
How to calculate Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation?
With Total Precipitation (PT) & Maximum Potential Runoff (Rmax) we can find Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation using the formula - Initial Abstraction = Total Precipitation-Maximum Potential Runoff.
What are the other ways to Calculate Initial Abstraction?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Initial Abstraction-
  • Initial Abstraction=Total Precipitation-Cumulative Infiltration-Direct Surface RunoffOpenImg
  • Initial Abstraction=Total Precipitation-(Direct Surface Runoff*Potential Maximum Retention/Cumulative Infiltration)OpenImg
Can the Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation be negative?
Yes, the Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation, measured in Volume can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation?
Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Initial Abstraction given Total Precipitation can be measured.
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