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Surface Runoff

Description​

Surface runoff represents the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, snowmelt, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface. This variable is critical for understanding flood generation, soil erosion, and water routing to stream networks in the Amazon basin.

Specification​

Labeled as Qs_tavg, representing the time-averaged surface runoff rate.

Unit: mm/daymm/\text{day} (millimeters per day)

Applications​

  • Flood risk assessment
  • Erosion and sediment transport modeling
  • Watershed management
  • Stream discharge forecasting
  • Land use impact analysis