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downstream simulations. Conversely, this parameter (see Figure 9.k) remains450stable with uniformly distributed inflows whatever the spatial configurationmay be.Moreover, the coupled model was alternatively calibrated on each sub-period.One could analyse the stability of the parameters between sub-periods, whichis another useful criterion to judge calibration quality. For three of the GR4J455parameters, namely IGF (see Figure 9.c and 9.d), R (Figure 9.e and 9.f) andtel-00392240, version 1 - 5 Jun 2009460465T B (Figure 9.g and 9.h), uniformly distributed inflows reduced the uncertaintyof parameter estimation. The values obtained on both sub-periods arein better agreement when this type of inflow was used than with the pointinflow scenario.To summarise, although both lateral injection strategies appeared equivalentin terms of performance on this case study, further analysis revealed importantdifferences: uniformly distributed inflow increases the stability of the resultsand the parameters, which is of primary importance when applying the modelin operational conditions. Hence this type of configuration should be preferredto set up a hydraulic model on the Illinois River.5.2 How Many Lateral Tributaries Should Be Accounted For?5.2.1 Influence of the number of tributariesFigures 6, 7 and 8 indicate that the two options of lateral inflow injectionsdiffer in performance when additional tributaries are inserted.470Option 1, which uses both types of injections, shows moderately improved22