1 | π Clark | Flow is routed using the Clark unit hydrograph method. Lag time and time of concentration are defined by the user. | Time of concentration, Lag time | France and anywhere the Hydrological Engineering Center’s Hydrological Modeling System (HEC-HMS) models are used. |
2 | π«π· Desbordes | Flow is routed using a single linear reservoir, whose routing coefficient depends on subcatchment area, ground slope and percentage impermeable. | Catchment slope, Catchment dimension (length) | French systems running with event based simulations. |
3 | ⛩️ Kadoya | Flow is routed using the Japanese Quasi Linear Reservoir Method. | Catchment area | Standard runoff model in Japan. |
4 | π Large Catch | Flow uses two equal linear reservoirs in series. | Catchment slope, Catchment dimension (length) | UK systems where subcatchments are larger than 1 ha. |
5 | π―π΅ Non-Linear | Flow is routed using the Japanese Storage Function Method. | Catchment slope, Catchment dimension, and more... | Standard runoff model in Japan. |
6 | π¬π§ ReFH | Flow is routed using a kinked triangle unit hydrograph. | Time to peak, Unit hydrograph peak, Degree of kink | UK drainage systems. |
7 | π️ SCS Unit | Flow is routed using an SCS unit hydrograph. | Catchment area, Time to peak, Base Time | Rural areas (except mountainous or flat wetland areas). |
8 | ⛰️ Snyder Unit | Flow is routed using the Snyder unit hydrograph method. | Peaking coefficient, Lag time | Subcatchments in the Appalachian Highlands. |
9 | πͺ️ SWMM | Flow is routed using a single non-linear reservoir. | Catchment slope, Catchment dimension (width) | USA drainage systems using the SWMM runoff model. |
10 | π°️ Unit | Flow is routed using a unit hydrograph. | Varies based on calculation method | Varies based on calculation method. |
11 | π¦️ Wallingford | Flow uses two equal linear reservoirs in series. | Catchment slope | UK systems where sub-catchments are under 1 ha. |
12 | π Rational | Flow is routed using a triangular unit hydrograph. | Varies based on Time of concentration method | Developed for subcatchments in Japan. |
13 | π©πͺ Cascade | Flow is routed using a number of linear reservoirs in series. | Storage factor K | Suitable for Germany or similar climates. |
14 | π RAFTS | Flow is routed using 10 non-linear reservoirs. | Degree urbanization, RAFTS parameters, and more... | Hydrology modeling in various regions. |