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1 - Introduction

from Part One - Theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 January 2019

Lan Zhang  and
V. P. Singh
Lan Zhang
Affiliation:
Texas A & M University
V. P. Singh
Affiliation:
Texas A & M University
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This chapter briefly reviews the development of the copula theory and its applications in the field of water resources engineering (flood, drought, rainfall, groundwater, etc.). It points out the need for applying the copula theory in hydrology and engineering. The chapter is concluded with an outline of the structure of the book.

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Copulas and their Applications in Water Resources Engineering , pp. 3 - 19
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Print publication year: 2019

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  • Introduction
  • Lan Zhang, Texas A & M University, V. P. Singh, Texas A & M University
  • Book: Copulas and their Applications in Water Resources Engineering
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  • Lan Zhang, Texas A & M University, V. P. Singh, Texas A & M University
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  • Introduction
  • Lan Zhang, Texas A & M University, V. P. Singh, Texas A & M University
  • Book: Copulas and their Applications in Water Resources Engineering
  • Online publication: 03 January 2019
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108565103.002
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