Does the Budyko curve reflect a maximum-power state of hydrological systems? A backward analysis
Almost all catchments plot within a small envelope around the Budyko curve. This apparent behaviour suggests that organizing principles may play a role in the evolution of catchments. In this paper we applied the thermodynamic principle of maximum power as the organizing principle. <br><br&...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/20/479/2016/hess-20-479-2016.pdf |