Amélioration de méthodes d'estimation des débits journaliers
The aim of the research described in this paper was to improve results obtained with conventional daily streamflow estimation methods. The technique requires a robust filter such as the Kalman filter. An explanation of the general filtering algorithm is first given, followed by illustration of how the robust-filter technique can be combined with daily streamflow estimation methods to improve performance. In particular, missing data estimates were more precise with the robust filter, and independent residuals with autocorrelation functions close to zero were obtained. The Saint-François River basin was used as a physical test area. Key words: Kalman filter, missing streamflow record, persistence, extrapolation, noise covariance matrix, residual autocorrelation. [Journal translation]