Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 20, issue 4
Articles | Volume 20, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-1433-2016
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Articles | Volume 20, issue 4
Opinion article
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15 Apr 2016
Opinion article |  | 15 Apr 2016

HESS Opinions: Advocating process modeling and de-emphasizing parameter estimation

Abdolreza Bahremand

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There has been much recent debate regarding the future of the hydrological sciences, and several publications have voiced opinions on this subject. This opinion paper seeks to comment and expand on some recent publications that have advocated an increased focus on process modeling while de-emphasizing the focus on detailed attention to parameter estimation. In particular, it offers a perspective that emphasizes a more hydraulic approach to development and implementation of hydrological models.
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