This user's manual is the primary documentation on how to use HEC-SSP. The manual is organized as follows:

  • Chapters 1-2 provide an introduction and overview of HEC-SSP, as well as instructions on how to install the software.
  • Chapter 3 provides an overview on how to use the HEC-SSP software in a step-by-step procedure, including a sample problem that the user can follow.
  • Chapter 4 explains in detail how to enter and view data.
  • Chapter 5 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Bulletin 17 Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 6 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the General Frequency Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 7 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Volume Frequency Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 8 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Duration Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 9 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Coincident Frequency Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 10 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Curve Combination Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 11 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Balanced Hydrograph Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 12 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Distribution Fitting Analysis editor.
  • Chapter 13 provides a detailed discussion on how to use the Mixed Population Analysis editor.
  • Appendix A contains a list of references.
  • Appendix B has a series of example analyses that demonstrate the various capabilities of HEC-SSP when performing a Bulletin 17 flow frequency analysis, a General Frequency Analysis, a Volume Frequency Analysis, a Duration Analysis, a Coincident Frequency Analysis, a Curve Combination Analysis, a Balanced Hydrograph Analysis, a Distribution Fitting Analysis, and a Mixed Population Analysis.
  • Appendix C has a series of example analyses that demonstrate the use of HEC-SSP using the Expected Moments Algorithm (EMA) to fit a Log Pearson Type III distribution to annual maximum flow data sets.