4-Precipitation Network Design.

Abstract

For proper assessment and utilization of available water resources of the country, optimum design of network of raingauges assumes primary importance. The objectives of network in specific physical terms have to be identified for research and design purposes. These become complicated when one has to quantify these physical parameters for mathematical formulation taking into account the cost and benefit aspects of the project. In this paper, important aspects of precipitation network design have been discussed. Errors in estimation of areal precipitation have been explained. Need for scientists and engineers to harmonically synchronize the demands of the scientific procedure and financial resources to derive optimum network density has been emphasised,