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manual for estimation of probable maximum precipitation - WMO

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FOREWORD<br />

The series <strong>of</strong> WHO "Operational Hydrology Reports" was introduced in<br />

1973 to support the <strong>WMO</strong> prograrrune in operational hydrology and to meet the<br />

needs <strong>of</strong> Hydrological Services <strong>of</strong> Members. The first report in this series,<br />

the "Manual <strong>for</strong> Estimation <strong>of</strong> Probable Maximum Precipitation", soon became one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the most valued and requested publications <strong>of</strong> the Organization. It was<br />

written by F. L. Paulhus, consulting hydrometeorologist, in co-operat ion with<br />

the Office <strong>of</strong> Hydrology, National Weather Service <strong>of</strong> the USA. The principal<br />

authors from that <strong>of</strong>fice were J. F. Miller, J. T. RIedel, F. 1

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