Journal of Environmental Science International (한국환경과학회지)

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Comparison of Bayesian Methods for Estimating Parameters and Uncertainties of Probability Rainfall Distribution

확률강우분포의 매개변수 및 불확실성 추정을 위한 베이지안 기법의 비교

  • Seo, Youngmin (Department of Constructional and Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Jaeho (Department of Constructional and Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Yunyoung (Department of Constructional and Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
  • 서영민 (경북대학교 건설환경공학과) ;
  • 박재호 (경북대학교 건설환경공학과) ;
  • 최윤영 (경북대학교 건설환경공학과)
  • Received : 2018.08.21
  • Accepted : 2018.11.28
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

This study investigates the performance of four Bayesian methods, Random Walk Metropolis (RWM), Hit-And-Run Metropolis (HARM), Adaptive Mixture Metropolis (AMM), and Population Monte Carlo (PMC), for estimating the parameters and uncertainties of probability rainfall distribution, and the results are compared with those of conventional parameter estimation methods; namely, the Method Of Moment (MOM), Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM), and Probability Weighted Method (PWM). As a result, Bayesian methods yield similar or slightly better results in parameter estimations compared with conventional methods. In particular, PMC can reduce parameter uncertainty greatly compared with RWM, HARM, and AMM methods although the Bayesian methods produce similar results in parameter estimations. Overall, the Bayesian methods produce better accuracy for scale parameters compared with the conventional methods and this characteristic improves the accuracy of probability rainfall. Therefore, Bayesian methods can be effective tools for estimating the parameters and uncertainties of probability rainfall distribution in hydrological practices, flood risk assessment, and decision-making support.

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