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After defining equations and  variables for individual flow path segments (arcs), the second step in computing  a basin time of concentration (or lag time) is to sum the travel times of all  arcs within a basin or between outlets. Selecting the basin or outlet and  choosing the '''Compute Travel Time''' option from the '''Calculators''' menu in the  Hydrologic Modeling module allows you to do this. This brings up the Compute  Travel Time dialog. This option is also available directly from within many of  the hydrologic model parameter dialogs where time of concentration, lag time, or  routing travel time is needed.
After defining equations and  variables for individual flow path segments (arcs), the second step in computing  a basin time of concentration (or lag time) is to sum the travel times of all  arcs within a basin or between outlets. Selecting the basin or outlet and  choosing the '''Compute Travel Time''' option from the ''Calculators'' menu in the  Hydrologic Modeling module allows you to do this. This brings up the Compute  Travel Time dialog. This option is also available directly from within many of  the hydrologic model parameter dialogs where time of concentration, lag time, or  routing travel time is needed.


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Selecting the Compute - Basin Data button brings up a dialog similar to the [[WMS:Time Computation#Assigning Equation to Arcs|Assigning Equation to Arcs]] dialog where time computation types and methods can be selected. This dialog has a [[WMS:Customizing Equations|Modify Equation ]]and a User Defined option where you can change parameters for various equations.
Selecting the '''Compute – Basin Data''' button brings up a dialog similar to the [[WMS:Time Computation#Assigning Equation to Arcs|''Assigning Equation to Arcs'']] dialog where time computation types and methods can be selected. This dialog has a [[WMS:Customizing Equations|Modify Equation ]]and a ''User Defined'' option where you can change parameters for various equations.


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The Travel Time Computation dialog is accessed by selecting the Compute &ndsah; Map  Data button from the Compute Travel Time dialog. When it is accessed, you will  see the list of time computation arcs that lie within the currently selected  basin if a basin is selected or between the selected outlet and the next  downstream outlet if an outlet is selected. If you have already defined the  equation and necessary variables, the travel time for each arc will be displayed  and the total travel time for all arcs will be displayed in the travel time edit  field. You can accept the computed value for travel time, or you may edit the  value (override computed value) as may be appropriate. If you want to change the  equation definitions or variable values for any/all of the arcs you can select  the Edit Arcs button. This will bring up the [[WMS:Time Computation#Assigning Equation to Arcs|Time Computation Arc Attributes]] dialog which is used for editing travel time equations and variables as described in  the previous section.
The ''Travel Time Computation'' dialog is accessed by selecting the '''Compute – Map  Data''' button from the ''Compute Travel Time'' dialog. When it is accessed, you will  see the list of time computation arcs that lie within the currently selected  basin if a basin is selected or between the selected outlet and the next  downstream outlet if an outlet is selected. If you have already defined the  equation and necessary variables, the travel time for each arc will be displayed  and the total travel time for all arcs will be displayed in the travel time edit  field. You can accept the computed value for travel time, or you may edit the  value (override computed value) as may be appropriate. If you want to change the  equation definitions or variable values for any/all of the arcs you can select  the '''Edit Arcs''' button. This will bring up the [[WMS:Time Computation#Assigning Equation to Arcs|''Time Computation Arc Attributes'']] dialog which is used for editing travel time equations and variables as described in  the previous section.


The Default Model button can be selected to determine which set of model  parameters is to be assigned the computed time of concentration or travel  time.
The '''Default Model''' button can be selected to determine which set of model  parameters is to be assigned the computed time of concentration or travel  time.


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In the Travel Time Computation Dialog, the Export Data File and Copy To  Clipboard buttons are used to create a text report that summarizes the equation,  variables, and computed time of concentration or lag time for the basin.  Exporting the data will create a text file and allows you to either append to an  existing file (so that a single report for multiple basins can be created) or  create a new file. Copying to the clipboard places the report text on the  Windows clipboard so that it is available for pasting into other documents.
In the ''Travel Time Computation'' dialog, the '''Export Data File''' and '''Copy To  Clipboard''' buttons are used to create a text report that summarizes the equation,  variables, and computed time of concentration or lag time for the basin.  Exporting the data will create a text file and allows you to either append to an  existing file (so that a single report for multiple basins can be created) or  create a new file. Copying to the clipboard places the report text on the  Windows clipboard so that it is available for pasting into other documents.





Revision as of 15:41, 26 August 2013

After defining equations and variables for individual flow path segments (arcs), the second step in computing a basin time of concentration (or lag time) is to sum the travel times of all arcs within a basin or between outlets. Selecting the basin or outlet and choosing the Compute Travel Time option from the Calculators menu in the Hydrologic Modeling module allows you to do this. This brings up the Compute Travel Time dialog. This option is also available directly from within many of the hydrologic model parameter dialogs where time of concentration, lag time, or routing travel time is needed.

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Selecting the Compute – Basin Data button brings up a dialog similar to the Assigning Equation to Arcs dialog where time computation types and methods can be selected. This dialog has a Modify Equation and a User Defined option where you can change parameters for various equations.

File:Image279.jpg

The Travel Time Computation dialog is accessed by selecting the Compute – Map Data button from the Compute Travel Time dialog. When it is accessed, you will see the list of time computation arcs that lie within the currently selected basin if a basin is selected or between the selected outlet and the next downstream outlet if an outlet is selected. If you have already defined the equation and necessary variables, the travel time for each arc will be displayed and the total travel time for all arcs will be displayed in the travel time edit field. You can accept the computed value for travel time, or you may edit the value (override computed value) as may be appropriate. If you want to change the equation definitions or variable values for any/all of the arcs you can select the Edit Arcs button. This will bring up the Time Computation Arc Attributes dialog which is used for editing travel time equations and variables as described in the previous section.

The Default Model button can be selected to determine which set of model parameters is to be assigned the computed time of concentration or travel time.

File:Image2760.jpg

In the Travel Time Computation dialog, the Export Data File and Copy To Clipboard buttons are used to create a text report that summarizes the equation, variables, and computed time of concentration or lag time for the basin. Exporting the data will create a text file and allows you to either append to an existing file (so that a single report for multiple basins can be created) or create a new file. Copying to the clipboard places the report text on the Windows clipboard so that it is available for pasting into other documents.


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