Regional Frequency Analysis: An Approach Based on L-Moments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521019408)

Extreme environmental events, such as floods, droughts, rainstorms, and high winds, have severe consequences for human society. Regional frequency analysis helps to solve the problem of estimating the frequency of these rare events at one site by using data from several sites. This book is the first complete account of the L-moment approach to regional frequency analysis. Regional Frequency Analysis comprehensively describes the theoretical background to the subject, is rich in practical advice for users, and contains detailed examples that illustrate the approach. This book will be of great value to hydrologists, atmospheric scientists and civil engineers, concerned with environmental extremes.

Author: J. R. M. Hosking, James R. Wallis
ISBN-10: 0521019400
ISBN-13: 9780521019408
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2005
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.51d