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Robustness of the Rainpak Algorithm for Storm Direction and Speed
William James, Peter Nimmrichter, Rob James and Ronald B. Scheckenberger (2002)
University of Guelph; AMEC; CHI; Philips Planning & Engineering Ltd.
DOI: 10.14796/JWMM.R208-06
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Abstract
The objective of this chapter is to present an investigation of the robustness of an algorithm for storm direction and speed. The algorithm is used in a utility called "Rainpak" in PCSWMM. In this chapter we first present an approach for estimating the mean speed and direction of a multi-cellular rainstorm using rate-of-rain gages. The code for spatial analysis of storms and their cells is described. Then we present a Monte Carlo analysis of rain storms observed in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, in which we demonstrate the robustness of the analysis with respect to observational uncertainty.
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