GumbelGF {UKFE}

Gumbel distribution growth factors

Description

Estimated growth factors as a function of return period, with inputs of Lcv & LSkew (linear coefficient of variation & linear skewness)

Usage

GumbelGF(lcv, RP)

Arguments

lcv

linear coefficient of variation

RP

return period

Details

Growth factors are calculated by the method outlined in the Flood Estimation Handbook, volume 3, 1999.

Value

Gumbel estimated growth factor

Author(s)

Anthony Hammond

Examples

#Estimate the 50-year growth factors from an Lcv of 0.17.
GumbelGF(0.17, RP = 50)