Inadequacy of the gamma distribution to calculate the Standardized Precipitation Index

ABSTRACT The Standardized Precipitation Index was developed as a probability-based index able to monitor rainfall deficit in a standardized or normalized way. Thus, the performance of this drought index is affected by the use of a distribution that does not provide an appropriate fit for the rainfal...

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Autor principal: Blain,Gabriel C. (author)
Outros Autores: Meschiatti,Monica C. (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2015
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País:Brasil
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