Hydrologic Performance of an Extensive Green Roof in Syracuse, NY
Green roof performance reported in literature varies widely—the result of differences in green roof design and climate, as well as limitations in study design and duration. The need exists for full-scale studies under real climate conditions to inform the design, modeling, and planning of new green...
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| description | Green roof performance reported in literature varies widely—the result of differences in green roof design and climate, as well as limitations in study design and duration. The need exists for full-scale studies under real climate conditions to inform the design, modeling, and planning of new green roof installations. The purpose of this study is to quantify hydrologic performance of a large green roof and characterize its dominant physical processes. To achieve this, a 5550 m<sup>2</sup> extensive green roof in Syracuse, New York, designed to hold a 25.4 mm rain event, is monitored for 21 months. Over the monitoring period, the roof retains 56% of the 1062 mm of rainfall recorded. Peak runoff is reduced by an average of 65%. Eleven events exceed 20 mm and are responsible for 38% of the rainfall and 24% of the annual retention. Retention in the summer is lower than that in the fall or spring, as a result of greater rainfall intensity during the period sampled. Soil moisture during winter months remains high, reducing the ability of the roof to retain rainfall volume from new events. Comparison of seasonal data demonstrates the strong influence of rainfall intensity on runoff and the effect of initial soil moisture on event retention. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca41bea421a146b0a5eabd6c659d62912023-11-20T02:00:18ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-05-01126153510.3390/w12061535Hydrologic Performance of an Extensive Green Roof in Syracuse, NYMallory Squier-Babcock0Cliff I. Davidson1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USAGreen roof performance reported in literature varies widely—the result of differences in green roof design and climate, as well as limitations in study design and duration. The need exists for full-scale studies under real climate conditions to inform the design, modeling, and planning of new green roof installations. The purpose of this study is to quantify hydrologic performance of a large green roof and characterize its dominant physical processes. To achieve this, a 5550 m<sup>2</sup> extensive green roof in Syracuse, New York, designed to hold a 25.4 mm rain event, is monitored for 21 months. Over the monitoring period, the roof retains 56% of the 1062 mm of rainfall recorded. Peak runoff is reduced by an average of 65%. Eleven events exceed 20 mm and are responsible for 38% of the rainfall and 24% of the annual retention. Retention in the summer is lower than that in the fall or spring, as a result of greater rainfall intensity during the period sampled. Soil moisture during winter months remains high, reducing the ability of the roof to retain rainfall volume from new events. Comparison of seasonal data demonstrates the strong influence of rainfall intensity on runoff and the effect of initial soil moisture on event retention.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/6/1535green roofseasonal hydrologic performanceretentionstormwatersoil moisturedetention |
| spellingShingle | Mallory Squier-Babcock Cliff I. Davidson Hydrologic Performance of an Extensive Green Roof in Syracuse, NY Water green roof seasonal hydrologic performance retention stormwater soil moisture detention |
| title | Hydrologic Performance of an Extensive Green Roof in Syracuse, NY |
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| title_short | Hydrologic Performance of an Extensive Green Roof in Syracuse, NY |
| title_sort | hydrologic performance of an extensive green roof in syracuse ny |
| topic | green roof seasonal hydrologic performance retention stormwater soil moisture detention |
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