Fractal Dimensional Analysis of Runoff in Jinsha River Basin, China

Abstract:

The hydrological processes are becoming more and more complex. Fractal dimension is one of the important measurements of complexity. This paper utilizes wavelets transform technique to calculate the fractal dimension of runoff for eight stations (Zhimenda, Shigu, Ganzi, Yajiang, Guili, Luning, Xiaodeshi, Pingshan ) in the Jinsha River Basin. The results show: the runoff series in the Jinsha River Basin is fractal; the approach for estimating the fractal dimension by using wavelet transform coefficients is feasible and effective; the fractal dimension of runoff reflect the influence of factors on the runoff.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 2181-2184
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.2181
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Yun Xia Xie, Shang Chun Zeng, Wen Sheng Wang
• Keywords: Complexity, Fractal Dimension, Jinsha River Basin, Runoff, Wavelet

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