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Comparison of an artificial neural network and a conceptual rainfall–runoff model in the simulation of ephemeral streamflow

Daliakopoulos Ioannis, Tsanis Giannis

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/7214B175-1E1F-4A00-84B0-6D0B7CEDA489-
Identifierhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02626667.2016.1154151-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2016.1154151-
Languageen-
Extent12 pagesen
TitleComparison of an artificial neural network and a conceptual rainfall–runoff model in the simulation of ephemeral streamflowen
CreatorDaliakopoulos Ioannisen
CreatorΔαλιακοπουλος Ιωαννηςel
CreatorTsanis Giannisen
CreatorΤσανης Γιαννηςel
PublisherTaylor & Francisen
Content SummaryThe rainfall–runoff process is governed by parameters that can seldom be measured directly for use with distributed models, but are rather inferred by expert judgment and calibrated against historical records. Here, a comparison is made between a conceptual model (CM) and an artificial neural network (ANN) for their ability to efficiently model complex hydrological processes. The Sacramento soil moisture accounting model (SAC-SMA) is calibrated using a scheme based on genetic algorithms and an input delay neural network (IDNN) is trained for variable delays and hidden layer neurons which are thoroughly discussed. The models are tested for 15 ephemeral catchments in Crete, Greece, using monthly rainfall, streamflow and potential evapotranspiration input. SAC-SMA performs well for most basins and acceptably for the entire sample with R2 of 0.59–0.92, while scoring better for high than low flows. For the entire dataset, the IDNN improves simulation fit to R2 of 0.70–0.96 and performs better for high flows while being outmatched in low flows. Results show that the ANN models can be superior to the conventional CMs, as parameter sensitivity is unclear, but CMs may be more robust in extrapolating beyond historical record limits and scenario building. en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2018-06-27-
Date of Publication2016-
SubjectArtificial neural networksen
SubjectIDNNen
SubjectRainfall–runoffen
SubjectSAC-SMAen
Bibliographic CitationI. N. Daliakopoulos and I. K. Tsanis, "Comparison of an artificial neural network and a conceptual rainfall–runoff model in the simulation of ephemeral streamflow," Hydrolog. Sci. J., vol. 61, no. 15, pp. 2763-2774, Nov. 2016. doi: 10.1080/02626667.2016.1154151en

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