Recession Constant for Base Flow Formula

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Recession Constant for Baseflow can be derived from a simple exponential equation, and is used to characterize the behavior of low flows. Check FAQs
Krb=KrKrsKri
Krb - Recession Constant for Baseflow?Kr - Recession Constant?Krs - Recession Constant for Surface Storage?Kri - Recession Constant for Interflow?

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0.7153Edit=0.1683Edit0.2Edit0.85Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Krb=KrKrsKri
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Krb=0.16830.20.85
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Krb=0.16830.20.85
Next Step Evaluate
Krb=0.715275
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Krb=0.7153

Recession Constant for Base Flow Formula Elements

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Recession Constant for Baseflow
Recession Constant for Baseflow can be derived from a simple exponential equation, and is used to characterize the behavior of low flows.
Symbol: Krb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Recession Constant
Recession Constant is the ratio of discharge after the unit time step of some specific initial discharge to specific initial discharge, provided both discharges are along the same straight segment.
Symbol: Kr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Recession Constant for Surface Storage
Recession Constant for Surface Storage represents the ratio of discharge after the unit time step of some specific initial discharge to the specific initial discharge.
Symbol: Krs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Recession Constant for Interflow
Recession Constant for Interflow represents the ratio of discharge after the unit time step of some specific initial discharge to the specific initial discharge.
Symbol: Kri
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Recession Constant for Base Flow?

Recession Constant for Base Flow evaluator uses Recession Constant for Baseflow = Recession Constant/Recession Constant for Surface Storage*Recession Constant for Interflow to evaluate the Recession Constant for Baseflow, The Recession Constant for Base Flow formula is defined as the simple exponential equation, is used to characterise the behavior of low flows. Recession Constant for Baseflow is denoted by Krb symbol.

How to evaluate Recession Constant for Base Flow using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Recession Constant for Base Flow, enter Recession Constant (Kr), Recession Constant for Surface Storage (Krs) & Recession Constant for Interflow (Kri) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Recession Constant for Base Flow

What is the formula to find Recession Constant for Base Flow?
The formula of Recession Constant for Base Flow is expressed as Recession Constant for Baseflow = Recession Constant/Recession Constant for Surface Storage*Recession Constant for Interflow. Here is an example- 0.715275 = 0.1683/0.2*0.85.
How to calculate Recession Constant for Base Flow?
With Recession Constant (Kr), Recession Constant for Surface Storage (Krs) & Recession Constant for Interflow (Kri) we can find Recession Constant for Base Flow using the formula - Recession Constant for Baseflow = Recession Constant/Recession Constant for Surface Storage*Recession Constant for Interflow.
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