Kinematic waves

Question 1

What is Overland Flow

Answer 1

During storm events, rain travels over the ground, first in sheets, then in
small rills, eventually concentrating in larger gullies and channels.
From a management perspective, we’d like to know what volume of
runoff we need to deal with, and when we’re likely to see it.
Approach:
- Mathematically describe the flow of water over land.
- Simplify the equations for quantities of interest.
- Develop practical methods for predicting run-off from different sized
storms on different terrain, e.g., the Rational Method.

Question 2

Where does the Rational Method come from?

Answer 2

The kinematic
wave equation.

Question 3

What is C in:
𝑄𝑝 = 𝐶𝑖A

Answer 3

Loss coefficient

Question 4

What is the Kinematic Equation?

Answer 4

The kinematic wave equation is a general expression. It describes
transport of water