Maximum Intensity in Precipitation Formulas

Maximum Intensity is the ratio of the total amount of rain (rainfall depth) falling during a given period to the duration of the period. And is denoted by i_max. Maximum Intensity is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour for Speed. Note that the value of Maximum Intensity is always positive.

Formulas to find Maximum Intensity in Precipitation

fxMaximum Intensity in General FormGo

Precipitation formulas that make use of Maximum Intensity

fxReturn Period given Maximum IntensityGo

fxDuration given Maximum IntensityGo

List of variables in Precipitation formulas

fx Constant K Go

fx Return Period Go

fx Coefficient x Go

fx Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours Go

fx Coefficient a Go

fx Constant n Go

FAQ

What is the Maximum Intensity?

Maximum Intensity is the ratio of the total amount of rain (rainfall depth) falling during a given period to the duration of the period. Maximum Intensity is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour for Speed. Note that the value of Maximum Intensity is always positive.

Can the Maximum Intensity be negative?

No, the Maximum Intensity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum Intensity?

Maximum Intensity is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour[cm/h] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/h], Meter per Minute[cm/h], Meter per Hour[cm/h] are the few other units in which Maximum Intensity can be measured.

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