PRMS

Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (PRMS) includes rainfall-runoff dynamics and groundwater recharge, under average and extreme precipitation and snowfall conditions.

Developer
USGS
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov
Spatial Resolution
The model area of analysis is divided into hydrologic response units, where the HRUs are user delineated, often through GIS.
Temporal Resolution
Time step is daily, but can be more frequent. Short time steps, less than one day are considered "storm" mode.
Outputs
Model outputs include runoff predictions, flow routing of water to soil water, groundwater or stream flow. Model also performs statistical analyses, optimization and visualizations.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
watershed
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are incorporated through climate input parameters.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
not available
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
unknown
Coding Language
C/C++, FORTRAN, GUI
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
deterministic, statistical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at s3.amazonaws.com