Comparison of rainfall interception models in isolated individuals of Pinus pinea and Cistus ladanifer

Abstract

This paper presents a comparison of several simulation models of interception process commonly used in numerous studies, such as the classic versions of Rutter and Gash, also the version of Valente adapted by sparse forests. The aim is to analyze the applicability of different models in isolated especimens of two species of Mediterranean climate, Pinus pinea and Cistus ladanifer. The data collection was carried out in the watershed of “El Cabril” (Córdoba), from October 2010 to June 2015. The differences obtained between measurements and the results of the different models are less than 6%. Original version of Rutter model and original version of Gash model present a greater adjustment for pine and for cistus respectively.

Keywords

• Modelos de interceptación
• Clima mediterráneo
• Individuos aislados
• Pinus pinea
• Cistus ladanifer.