Synthetic hydrograph

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009482",
  "term": "Synthetic hydrograph",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hydrograph constructed for a point on a stream where no historical streamflow data is available, used to estimate the runoff response to a rainfall event. Its shape is determined by analyzing the physical characteristics of the watershed, including its area, slope, shape, land use, and soil type. Common methods for developing a synthetic hydrograph include the Snyder method and the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) curvilinear or triangular unit hydrograph procedures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/synthetic-hydrograph/"
}