ABSTRACT

The unusual frequency of hydro-meteorological events in recent decades, often with catastrophic consequences for society and the environment, require new methods for designing water management projects and the structures meant to protect us from natural hazards. These methods and techniques are often based on the statistical modeling techniques of

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

1.1 FORECASTING AND PREDICTION

chapter 2|14 pages

Return Period, Probability and Risk

chapter 3|42 pages

Selecting and Checking Data Series

chapter 4|20 pages

Selecting a Model

4.1 THE GAMBLE OF FREQUENCY ANALYSIS

chapter 5|12 pages

Estimation of Model Parameters

chapter 6|16 pages

Validation of the Model

chapter 7|16 pages

Uncertainties Analysis

chapter 8|26 pages

Using the Frequency Model

chapter 9|28 pages

Perspectives