Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method Formula

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Reduced Variate 'Y' is a transformed variable that allows for the Gumbel distribution to be used to model extreme values. Check FAQs
y=(1.285(xT-xm)σ)+0.577
y - Reduced Variate 'Y'?xT - Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval?xm - Mean of the Variate X?σ - Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample?

Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method Example

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9.6769Edit=(1.285(9.43Edit-0.578Edit)1.25Edit)+0.577
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
y=(1.285(xT-xm)σ)+0.577
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
y=(1.285(9.43-0.578)1.25)+0.577
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
y=(1.285(9.43-0.578)1.25)+0.577
Next Step Evaluate
y=9.676856
LAST Step Rounding Answer
y=9.6769

Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method Formula Elements

Variables
Reduced Variate 'Y'
Reduced Variate 'Y' is a transformed variable that allows for the Gumbel distribution to be used to model extreme values.
Symbol: y
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 in Gumbel's Method for Prediction of Flood's Peak category

​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 Frequency Factor as applicable to Infinite Sample Size
Kz=yT-0.5771.2825
​Go Reduced Variate for Return Period when Frequency Factor is Considered
ytf=(Kz1.2825)+0.577

How to Evaluate Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method?

Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method evaluator uses Reduced Variate 'Y' = ((1.285*(Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X))/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample)+0.577 to evaluate the Reduced Variate 'Y', The Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method formula is defined as the dimensionless variable in Gumbel's Method, one of the most widely used probability distribution functions for extreme values in hydrologic and meteorological studies for prediction of flood peaks. Reduced Variate 'Y' is denoted by y symbol.

How to evaluate Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method, 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 Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method

What is the formula to find Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method?
The formula of Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method is expressed as Reduced Variate 'Y' = ((1.285*(Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X))/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample)+0.577. Here is an example- 9.6748 = ((1.285*(9.43-0.578))/1.25)+0.577.
How to calculate Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method?
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 Reduced Variate 'Y' in Gumbel's Method using the formula - Reduced Variate 'Y' = ((1.285*(Variate 'X' with a Recurrence Interval-Mean of the Variate X))/Standard Deviation of the Z Variate Sample)+0.577.
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