Author(s): Tingting Hao, Asaad Shamseldin, Keith Adams, Bruce Melville
Linked Author(s): Tingting Hao
Keywords: Raingardens, evapotranspiration, agriculture-based equations, low-impact development, stormwater management
Abstract: There are many equations for estimating evapotranspiration (ET). Many have been developed for agriculture, and are possibly only reliable in the regions and over the periods for which they were developed. It is difficult to say whether these equations are appropriate for raingardens, because they were developed with specific assumptions, such as idealized climate, a well-watered condition, and a monoculture vegetation of uniform height. Raingardens do not always meet these requirements because they often have complex structure, a variety of vegetation types and uncertain water availability. This research aims to determine if common agriculture-based ET equations can be successfully applied in raingardens. Similar research would also be appropriate for other low-impact development (e. g. , green roofs, or bioswales)
Year: 2017