Rainfall-Runoff Estimation and Comparative Analysis Using Advanced Geospatial Digital Hydrological Modelling Tools, ArcCN-Runoff & ArcSWAT

International Journal of Geoinformatics and Geological Science

© 2015 by SSRG - IJGGS Journal

Volume 2 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : Narasayya.Kamuju

10.14445/23939206/IJGGS-V2I4P101

How to Cite?

Narasayya.Kamuju, "Rainfall-Runoff Estimation and Comparative Analysis Using Advanced Geospatial Digital Hydrological Modelling Tools, ArcCN-Runoff & ArcSWAT," SSRG International Journal of Geoinformatics and Geological Science, vol. 2,  no. 3, pp. 5-10, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939206/IJGGS-V2I4P101

Abstract:

Runoff is one of most important hydrological parameter that are used in many civil works, planning for optimal use of reservoirs, organizing rivers and warning flood. Hydrological models are proved elements involved in rainfall-runoff estimation. The most prominent method and most widely used approach for accurate estimation of surface runoff is Soil Conservation Services-Curve Number (SCS-CN). This work uses a methodology of determining surface runoff having its advantages, if integrated with advance tools such as remote sensing and geographical information system to enhance the accuracy and precision of runoff prediction. Using modern tools of geospatial technology it is possible to built Digital Hydrological models by implementing some well known hydrologic methods in GIS. This paper discusses utilization of these Digital Rainfall Runoff Modelling tools like, ArcCN-Runoff, ArcSWAT for estimation of spatial Rainfall-Runoff for the storm event with more accurate assessment for Gumani watershed. A comparative analysis reveals that ArcCN Runoff Model gives 90% of rainfall in the form of runoff and 75% of rainfall becomes surface runoff from ArcSWAT Model. The digital runoff thus obtained show the use of Geoinformatic tools in addition to accelerate.

Keywords:

Hydrological Models, DEM, ArcCN, Watershed, ArcSWAT, SCS-CN

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