A physically based, variable contributing area model of basin hydrology / Un modèle à base physique de zone d’appel variable de l’hydrologie du bassin versant

BEVEN, K. J.; KIRKBY, M. J.

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A physically based, variable contributing area model of basin hydrology / Un modèle à base physique de zone d’appel variable de l’hydrologie du bassin versant

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BEVEN, K. J., KIRKBY, M. J.·1979·Hydrological Sciences Bulletin

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A hydrological forecasting model is presented that attempts to combine the important distributed effects of channel network topology and dynamic contributing areas with the advantages of simple lumped parameter basin models. Quick response flow is predicted from a storage/contributing area relationship derived analytically from the topographic structure of a unit within a basin. Average soil water response is represented by a constant leakage infiltration store and an exponential subsurface water store. A simple non-linear routing procedure related to the link frequency distribution of the channel network completes the model and allows distinct basin sub-units, such as headwater and sideslope areas to be modelled separately. The model parameters are physically based in the sense that they may be determined directly by measurement and the model may be used at ungauged sites. Procedures for applying the model and tests with data from the Crimple Beck basin are described. Using only measured and estimated parameter values, without optimization, the model makes satisfactory predictions of basin response. The modular form of the model structure should allow application over a range of small and medium sized basins while retaining the possibility of including more complex model components when suitable data are available.

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Authors: BEVEN, K. J., & KIRKBY, M. J.
Affiliations: University of Leeds (GB)
ORCID: BEVEN, K. J.
KIRKBY, M. J.
Venue: Hydrological Sciences Bulletin
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 1979-03
Volume: 24
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-69
ISSN: 0303-6936 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1080/02626667909491834
OpenAlex: W1981646498
Cited by: 6,670
References: 27
Citations by year: 2026: 415 · 2025: 413 · 2024: 381 · 2023: 340 · 2022: 444 · 2021: 415 · 2020: 320 · 2019: 335 · 2018: 284 · 2017: 262 · 2016: 287 · 2015: 240 · 2014: 219 · 2013: 226 · 2012: 208
FWCI: 6.23
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Locations: Hydrological Sciences Bulletin (publishedVersion)
Funders: Natural Environment Research Council
Topics: Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Soil Moisture and Remote Sensing
Keywords: river basin hydrology, ungauged sites, physically based hydrological model

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