3. Discovering linkages between catchment characteristics and hydrologic response within a catchment classification framework
- Our main goals in this study was to develop a framework for classification that can be employed to standardize classification exercises in hydrology.
- We stress on two important aspects: the use of multiple classification methods and standardized performance metrics to gauge the success of a classification exercise.
- We compare clustering based on water quality metrics and clustering based on catchment characteristics to identify combinations of catchment characteristics that best explain water quality variations.
- We prepare a comprehensive database for catchment characteristics for catchments across India and use it to understand regional drivers of water quality.
