Application of a model-based rainfall-runoff database as efficient tool for flood risk management

Brocca, L.; Liersch, S.; Melone, F.; Moramarco, T.; Volk, M.

doi:10.5194/hess-17-3159-2013

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06 Aug 2013

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Application of a model-based rainfall-runoff database as efficient tool for flood risk management

L. Brocca, S. Liersch, F. Melone, T. Moramarco, and M. Volk

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