Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Thiessen polygon method estimates areal rainfall by assigning weights according to
Fluid MechanicsGeneralMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
rainfall intensity squared
B
area of influence of each rain gauge
C
stream length only
D
gauge elevation only
Correct Answer
B. area of influence of each rain gauge
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Each station weight equals the proportion of catchment area in its polygon.
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