Preparation of Data

Preparation of Data
• Before using the rainfall data, it is necessary to check the data for
continuing and consistency
I. Missing data
II. Record errors
 Estimation of Missing Data
• Given the annual precipitation values, P1 P2
P3 … at neighboring M stations 1,2,3 …, M
respectively.
• The normal annual precipitation given by
N , N2, N3 , Nm, Ni … (including station X)
1

• To find the missing precipitation, Px , of

station X.
Example 2.2
The normal annual rainfall at stations A, B, C and D in a basin are
80.97, 67.59, 76.28 and 92.01 cm respectively, In the year 1975, the
station D was inoperative and the stations, A, B and C recorded annual
precipitations of 91.11, 72.23 and 79.89 cm respectively. Estimate the
rainfall at station D in that year.
Test of consistency record
Figure 2.7 Double-mass curve.