Multiple Linear Correlation Analysis of Daily Reference Evapotranspiration

Mallikarjuna Perugu (), Aruna Singam () and Chandra Kamasani ()

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2013, vol. 27, issue 5, 1489-1500

Abstract: An accurate estimation of reference evapotranspiration (ET 0 ) is of paramount importance for many studies such as hydrologic water balance, irrigation system design and management, crop yield simulation, and water resources planning and management. Simple regression techniques, may sometimes, provide adequate estimation of ET 0 . Implementation of regression methods considering all the predictor variables may, however, lead to overfit and consequent reduction in the predictive capability. The regression models for ET 0 have been developed in the present study for Tirupati, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Anakapalli and Rajendranagar regions of Andhra Pradesh, India by following step-wise procedure, eliminating superfluous predictor variables based on statistical criteria. The sunshine hours, wind velocity, temperature and relative humidity influenced ET 0 in the study area. The linear regression models developed in terms of predictor variables may conveniently be applied in the regions selected for the present study and, in the regions with similar climatic conditions for satisfactory ET 0 estimation. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013

Keywords: Reference evapotranspiration; Multiple correlation coefficient; Partial correlation coefficient; Performance evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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