Date of Award
5-1967
Degree Type
Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Jay M. Bagley
Committee
Jay M. Bagley
Committee
Alvin A. Bishop
Abstract
The basic hydrologic data required to determine the water yield are usually unavailable for small basins and streams while increasing emphasis is being placed on their development. Therefore, some methods and techniques for estimating the amount of water available for development of these small units is needed .
The purpose of this study is to use the concepts and techniques of statistical analysis to develop equations which are useful in estimating the water yield of watersheds for which no stream flow records are available . The approach is an extension of earlier studies at Utah State University (1, lQ) in which physiographic and topographic parameters were related to mean annual runoff of Utah watersheds. Previous studies used multiple regression techniques primarily . The work reported herein utilizes the same data as in the earlier work but analysis is based on the multivariate technique of principal component analysis. Results and evaluations derived from the principal component analysis are compared with those obtained from multiple regression analysis.
Recommended Citation
Wang, Leei-Luoh, "Application of Multivariate Analysis in Predicting Water Yields in Utah" (1967). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 578.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/578
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