Download the Generalised Short-Duration Method
Bibliographic Reference:
Bureau of Meteorology (2003) The Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation in Australia: Generalised Short-Duration Method, Bureau of Meteorology, Melbourne, Australia, June 2003, (39pp).
Contact:
Hydrometeorological Advisory Service,
Bureau of Meteorology,
GPO Box 1289K,
Melbourne,
Australia 3001
Downloads:
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Note that the Australian and World notable point rainfalls previously given in appendix 3 and 5 of Bulletin 53 may be found at Notable Point Rainfall Events
These versions of the GSDM figures are suitable for printing at A3 size.
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Tips on printing a postscript file
Once downloaded, a postscript file can be printed by copying it to a postscript printer.
- (Alternatively) - load the file into a postscript compatible viewer and use the in-built print facility.
- (UNIX) - at the UNIX prompt enter e.g. lpr GSDM.ps
- (MS Windows) - at the DOS prompt enter e.g. copy GSDM.ps lpt1:
Refer to your system administrator if you experience difficulties with this procedure.

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