Download Rural HSPF modelling Technical Guide

Contents
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Introduction
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2.1
2.2
Data and Software Requirements
Data required
Software required
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3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.6
Preliminary Model Data Preparation
Model catchment(s)
Model sub-catchment delineation (Topography)
Basins method
Arc Hydro Tools Method (Manual)
Met data – Part 1
Precipitation
Potential Evapotranspiration
Land Use – Part 1
Met data – Part 2
Import data into WDM file (precipitation and evapotranspiration)
Potential Evapotranspiration
Land Use – Part 2
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4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
Model Input File Creation
Basins method
Arc Hydro Tools Method (Manual)
GIS processing
HSPF Input File Formatting
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.6
Create HSPF Model (Part 1 - Hydrological)
Create HSPF Project
Define Initial Met Segment
WinHSPF GUI
Set Model Simulation Time and Met Segments
Change Hydrological Parameters
HSPF Hydrological Parameters
Editing Parameters within WinHSPF
Editing Parameters Directly in the .uci File
Add Model Flow Output
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6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.2
6.2.1
FIO
Bacteria Indicator Tool
Sub-catchments
Land Use
Animal numbers (agcensus)
Manure Application Practices
Conversion of accumulation values
Point Sources
Add to Point Source to .wsd
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7.1
7.2
Create HSPF Model (Part 2 – FIO)
Add Pollutant
Edit Control Cards
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