Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy
ABSTRACT In this work a comparative study was carried out, in which different methods were used in the literature that seek to evaluate the number of stations and the quality of the information generated by the hydrometric network of a watershed, using Information Theory concepts. The underlying ide...
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| author | Luiz Henrique Resende de Pádua Nilo de Oliveira Nascimento Francisco Eustáquio Oliveira e Silva Leonardo Alfonso |
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| description | ABSTRACT In this work a comparative study was carried out, in which different methods were used in the literature that seek to evaluate the number of stations and the quality of the information generated by the hydrometric network of a watershed, using Information Theory concepts. The underlying idea is the so-called optimal network whose function, according to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is to optimally and inexpensively meet the primary goal of hydrometry, which is to provide the necessary information with a minimum number of stations correctly positioned in the basin. Methodologies based on Information Theory ascend to fill the gap on a standard method for the design of hydrometric networks. The evaluated methods were applied to the subbasin of the Rio das Velhas belonging to the São Francisco River basin in Brazil. The results showed that the methods analyzed, which use the concept of entropy, are adequate and efficient for evaluation of existing fluviometric networks, since they allow the reduction of eventual redundancies and at the same time, seek to maximize the information generated. It was possible to compare them and indicate the most appropriate method for the application within the national context, as well as indicate new methods for use thereof. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ecafdbee3bc247b5a15d9a6ed5598f042022-12-22T04:13:40ZengAssociação Brasileira de Recursos HídricosRevista Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos2318-03312019-10-012410.1590/2318-0331.241920180188Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using EntropyLuiz Henrique Resende de Páduahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2439-4652Nilo de Oliveira Nascimentohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1212-2000Francisco Eustáquio Oliveira e SilvaLeonardo AlfonsoABSTRACT In this work a comparative study was carried out, in which different methods were used in the literature that seek to evaluate the number of stations and the quality of the information generated by the hydrometric network of a watershed, using Information Theory concepts. The underlying idea is the so-called optimal network whose function, according to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is to optimally and inexpensively meet the primary goal of hydrometry, which is to provide the necessary information with a minimum number of stations correctly positioned in the basin. Methodologies based on Information Theory ascend to fill the gap on a standard method for the design of hydrometric networks. The evaluated methods were applied to the subbasin of the Rio das Velhas belonging to the São Francisco River basin in Brazil. The results showed that the methods analyzed, which use the concept of entropy, are adequate and efficient for evaluation of existing fluviometric networks, since they allow the reduction of eventual redundancies and at the same time, seek to maximize the information generated. It was possible to compare them and indicate the most appropriate method for the application within the national context, as well as indicate new methods for use thereof.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2318-03312019000100241&tlng=enTheory of informationEntropyHydrometric networkHydrological modelingRio das Velhas |
| spellingShingle | Luiz Henrique Resende de Pádua Nilo de Oliveira Nascimento Francisco Eustáquio Oliveira e Silva Leonardo Alfonso Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy Revista Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos Theory of information Entropy Hydrometric network Hydrological modeling Rio das Velhas |
| title | Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy |
| title_full | Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy |
| title_short | Analysis of the fluviometric network of Rio das Velhas using Entropy |
| title_sort | analysis of the fluviometric network of rio das velhas using entropy |
| topic | Theory of information Entropy Hydrometric network Hydrological modeling Rio das Velhas |
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