Daily rainfall interpolation models obtained by means of genetic programming

Authors

  • Maritza Liliana Arganis-Juárez National Autonomous University of Mexico
  • Margarita Preciado-Jiménez Mexican Institute of Water Technology
  • Katya Rodríguez-Vázquez National Autonomous University of Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.redin.n75a18

Keywords:

genetic programming, interpolation models, isohyet, geographic coordinates, daily rainfall

Abstract

The evolutionary computing algorithm of genetic programming was applied to obtain mathematical daily rainfall interpolation models in one climatologic station, using the measured data in nearby stations in Cutzamala River basin in Mexico. The obtained models take into account both the geographical coordinates of the climatologic station and also its elevation; the answer of these models was compared against those obtained by means of multiple linear regression and a nonlinear model with parameters obtained with genetic algorithms; genetic programming models gave the best performance. Isohyets maps were then obtained to compare the spatial shapes between measured and calculated rainfall data in Cutzamala River Basin, for a maximum historic storm recorded in 2006 year, showing an adequate agreement of the results in case of rainfalls greater than 23 mm. Genetic programming represent a useful practical tool for approaching mathematical models of variables applied in engineering problems and new models could be obtained in several basins by applying these algorithms.

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Author Biographies

Maritza Liliana Arganis-Juárez, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Senior researcher, subject teacher. Engineering Institute. Hydraulic Coordination.

Margarita Preciado-Jiménez, Mexican Institute of Water Technology

Hydraulic Specialist. Surface Hydrology Subcoordination.

Katya Rodríguez-Vázquez, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Senior researcher, Institute of Research in Applied Mathematics and Systems. Computer systems engineering and automation.

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2015-05-19

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Arganis-Juárez, M. L., Preciado-Jiménez, M., & Rodríguez-Vázquez, K. (2015). Daily rainfall interpolation models obtained by means of genetic programming. Revista Facultad De Ingeniería Universidad De Antioquia, (75), 189–201. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.redin.n75a18

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