Download the Generalised Short-Duration Method

Coverpage of GSDM publication

 

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

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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

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[GTSM and GSAM Zones]
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Figure 2
GSDM Zones
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Moisture Adjustment Factor
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Figure 4
Depth-Duration-Area curves of Short Duration Rainfall
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