This section contains detailed information for each of the canopy interception methods available within HEC-HMS. Interception is the process of precipitation being intercepted by vegetation as it travels from the atmosphere to the ground. That portion of precipitation that remains suspended on the surfaces of vegetation is called interception. Intercepted precipitation can be evaporated back into the atmosphere. For more information on basic concepts of interception, refer to the page Losses and Runoff Volume Basic Concepts. For an index of available methods, refer to the page Available Canopy Methods. For a summary of best use-cases and limitations of each method, refer to the page Applicability and Limitations of the Canopy Methods. For a list of references, refer to the page Losses and Runoff Volume References.