Calculated rainfall rate

The calculation rainfall rate is a defined rainfall event with the rainfall duration D and annuality T. The calculation rainfall rate r(D,T) is specified in litres per second and hectare [l/(s ha)] and is determined statistically. The values according to KOSTRA-DWD 2010 are to be used to determine the calculated rainfall.

Symbol or abbreviation:

r (D,T)

Usual unit:

l/s (ha)