Determine the average rainfall intensity in mm/hr at Point H (return period is 100 years). Use constants such as: a=800, b=300, n=0.8, and K=25 100m W 1km Scale 60m 80m H 50m 90m 60m 100m 20m 1. Estimate the length dimensions using the scale on the left. 2. Estimate the area also by using the scale on the left as indicated. 3. All indicated numbers refer to the elevation in meters above mean sea level.

Determine the average rainfall intensity in mm/hr at Point H (return period is 100 years). Use constants such as: a=800, b=300, n=0.8, and K=25 100m W 1km Scale 60m 80m H 50m 90m 60m 100m 20m 1. Estimate the length dimensions using the scale on the left. 2. Estimate the area also by using the scale on the left as indicated. 3. All indicated numbers refer to the elevation in meters above mean sea level.

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