Inadequacy of the gamma distribution to calculate the Standardized Precipitation Index
ABSTRACT The Standardized Precipitation Index was developed as a probability-based index able to monitor rainfall deficit in a standardized or normalized way. Thus, the performance of this drought index is affected by the use of a distribution that does not provide an appropriate fit for the rainfal...
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Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental |
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