A Comparison of Fuzzy Inference Method and Neural Network Method for Runoff Prediction

In this paper, two different approaches to forecast runoff using the fuzzy inference method and neural network (NNs) are described. The actual applicability of this two methods is assessed and compared through making 1-hr, 2-hr, 3-hr lead time forecast of runoff in BUTTERNUT CREEK, NY. The good results indicate that both of these two approaches are very effective for runoff prediction.