Abstract
The value of regional flood frequency analysis is investigated using the method of L-moments. This study shows that the variability of L-skewness in the province of Nova Scotia is due in large part to sampling error. This implies that a relation between the L-skewness and the basin's characteristics cannot be determined. This study demonstrates that flood data in Nova Scotia can best be described by the generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution. The results also indicate that the regional GEV model is more accurate than the single site analysis. Key words: L-moments, skewness, regional flood analysis, generalized extreme value distribution, simulation.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call