Glossary
Glossary
Contains terms and definitions used in the reference book, the project and the structure of the Ontology.
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Rainfall intensityDepth of rain falling in unit time | |
Rainfall-runoffPrecipitation that runs off from a catchment through the outfall . | |
Real time controlManipulation of flows in a system through the operation of a moveable device according to certain rules and depending on measurements taken in the system. | |
Receiving waterAny body of water such as the sea, a river, stream or lake as well as an aquifer into which drain or sewer systems discharge. | |
RehabilitationAll measures for restoring or upgrading the performance of existing drain and sewer systems. | |
RenewalConstruction of a new sewer, on or off the line of an existing sewer, the basic function and capacity of the new sewer being similar to those of the old. | |
RepairRectification of local damage | |
ReplacementConstruction of a new drain or sewer, on or off the line of an existing drain or sewer, the function of the new drain or sewer incorporating that of the old. | |
Residual riskA risk that remains after implementation of flood protection measures (e.g., risk associated with events which are greater than the design standard event). | |
ResilienceThe capacity to adjust (or adapt) to threats and to mitigate or avoid them. | |