Downscaling approach to evaluate future climate change impacts on urban hydrology
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Open access
Authors
Herath, Mudiyanselage Sujeewa Malwila Herath
Date
2017Supervisor
Dr Ranjan Sarukkalige
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
Civil Engineering
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Abstract
This research introduces an approach to develop IDF relations under the context of climate change. SDSM tool is used for spatial downscaling and GEV distribution is used for temporal downscaling of GCM data. Also an empirical relationship between the extreme rainfalls and daily maximum temperature is evaluated. Developed IDF relations are used for hydrological modelling to evaluate the combined impacts of climate change and land use change on the urban catchments and urban stormwater management.
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