Baseflow Analysis of the Pasak River Basin

Authors

  • Witchayaphong Prangngam Engineering Inspection and Analysis Division, Engineering Management Division, Regional Irrigation Office 1, Chiangmai, Royal Irrigation Department
  • Ketvara Sittichok Department of Irrigation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaengsaen, Kasetsart University Kamphaengsaen Campus
  • Chaiyapong Thepprasit Department of Irrigation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaengsaen, Kasetsart University Kamphaengsaen Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/rmutlengj.2025.8

Keywords:

baseflow, digital filter, digital graphic

Abstract

This research aims to determine the appropriate parameter values for baseflow analysis of the Pasak River Basin and to identify suitable methods for baseflow separation. The study focuses on monitoring stations S.33 and S.4B, located in the upper part of the Pasak River Basin. The BFI+ model was used to obtain suitable parameter values and to evaluate the accuracy of five selected methods. These methods include four iterative digital filter  methods  (Lynie & Hollick, Chapman,  EWMA, and Boughton two-parameter)  and  one graphical  digital

method (Local Minimum), based on daily hydrological data. The results indicate that all five methods effectively

separate the baseflow at both monitoring stations in the Pasak River Basin. Among them, the Lynie & Hollick method demonstrated higher accuracy compared to the other four methods. Additionally, the optimal parameter values for both monitoring stations were found to be similar. This research highlights the importance of selecting appropriate baseflow separation methods and accurately calibrating parameters to ensure precise and reliable baseflow analysis in the Pasak River Basin.

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Published

2025-04-24

How to Cite

Prangngam, W., Sittichok, K. ., & Thepprasit, C. . (2025). Baseflow Analysis of the Pasak River Basin. RMUTL Engineering Journal, 10(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.14456/rmutlengj.2025.8

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