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Application of a Conceptual Precipitation-Runoff Model (HYGYMODEL) in a Debris-Covered Glacierized Basin in the Langtang Valley, Nepal Himalaya

1997; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 25; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0260305500014087

ISSN

1727-5644

Autores

Birbal Rana, Masayoshi Nakawo, Yoshihiro Fukushima, Yutaka Agkta,

Tópico(s)

Landslides and related hazards

Resumo

A conceptual precipitation runoff model (HYCYMODEL) is used to simulate the daily runoff from the 67% glacierized Lirung basin (16% of which is covered by debris). The average thermal resistance of the debris cover of the Lrung Glacier has been estimated from the surface temperature of the debris, which was obtained from Landsat 5 (TM Band 6) images. This enabled calculation of the melt rate of the debris-covered area of the glacier using meteorological data collected at a nearby weather station. The calculated discharge results are roughly compatible with the observed daily discharges.

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