Grid of return intervals for heavy rain (design precipitation) in Germany (KOSTRA-DWD) - GIS

This GIS-capable vector data record contains statistical precipitation values ​​depending on the duration level and return interval. A major area of ​​application for the data is the engineering dimensioning of water management structures. These include e.g. B. sewer networks, sewage treatment plants, pumping stations and retention basins. They are also frequently used for the dimensioning of drainage systems and infiltration systems. With the help of the data, however, it is also possible to estimate the amount of precipitation from heavy rain events with regard to their annuality. This assessment is often used to evaluate damaging events. Further information: https://opendata.dwd.de/climate_environment/CDC/grids_germany/return_periods/precipitation/KOSTRA/KOSTRA_DWD_2010R/gis/BESCHREIBUNG_gridsgermany_return_periods_precipitation_KOSTRA_KOSTRA_DWD_2010R_gis_de.pdf