Does SWMM work if real time precipitation data is used instead of design storm?

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shams

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May 19, 2012, 10:20:05 AM5/19/12

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Hello all,

I am a new user of SWMM. I am trying to model an urban watershed with
SWMM. I have 10 years hourly precipitation data and monthly water
quality data. I intend to use them for calibration. Can I use the
precipitation data instead of design storm? I need your advice.

Thanking you all.

Shams
Graduate Student
Florida International University

SewerDude

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Jun 13, 2012, 4:40:11 PM6/13/12

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SewerDude

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Jun 13, 2012, 4:42:41 PM6/13/12

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Yes. You just have to define the precipitation for your rain gage as a Time Series. This can either be entered directly as a Time Series in the model, ,or as an external file. For 10 yrs of data, the external file might be your best optioin.