Techniques in Hydrologic Forecast Verification

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2010

This module demonstrates techniques for developing a hydrologic forecast verification effort. Although it can be taken as stand-alone training, the module on Introduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts is intended a useful prerequisite. Through the use of rich illustrations, case study examples, and review questions, this module provides an example of developing a verification effort using NWS verification tools. Two case studies will be highlighted that both look at the primary question of whether QPF input to hydrologic models improves the hydrologic forecasts. Related questions of ...

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 Techniques in Hydrologic Forecast Verification

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=453

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2010

This module demonstrates techniques for developing a hydrologic forecast verification effort. Although it can be taken as stand-alone training, the module on Introduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts is intended a useful prerequisite. Through the use of rich illustrations, case study examples, and review questions, this module provides an example of developing a verification effort using NWS verification tools. Two case studies will be highlighted that both look at the primary question of whether QPF input to hydrologic models improves the hydrologic forecasts. Related questions of QPF's impact on hydrologic forecasts are explored that include considerations of basin characteristics, forecast lead time, and event magnitude. One case will look at verification of deterministic stage height forecasts using the Interactive Verification Program (IVP) at the Ohio River Forecast Center (OHRFC). The other case will look at the verification of ensemble flow forecasts using the Ensemble Verification System (EVS) at the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (MARFC).

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Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)

Tags: Climatology ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Map Add tag

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S-290 Unit 2: Topographic Influences on Wildland Fire Behavior

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2009

S-290 Unit 2: Topographic Influences on Wildland Fire Behavior provides an overview of how topography affects fuels and the direction and spread of wildland fires. Information on features of topographic maps and estimating slope is also presented. This module is part of the Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course.

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 S-290 Unit 2: Topographic Influences on Wildland Fire Behavior

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=533

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2009

S-290 Unit 2: Topographic Influences on Wildland Fire Behavior provides an overview of how topography affects fuels and the direction and spread of wildland fires. Information on features of topographic maps and estimating slope is also presented. This module is part of the Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course.

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Language(s): English

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Distributed Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts - Part 1

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2009

Distributed Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts – Part 1 provides a basic description of distributed hydrologic models and how they work. This module is the first in a two-part series focused on the science of distributed models and their applicability in different situations. Presented by Dr. Dennis Johnson, the module begins with a review of hydrologic models, and then examines the differences between lumped and distributed models. It explains how lumped models may be distributed by subdividing the basin and suggests when distributed hydrologic models are most appropriate. Other topics cove ...

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 Distributed Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts - Part 1

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=545

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2009

Distributed Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts – Part 1 provides a basic description of distributed hydrologic models and how they work. This module is the first in a two-part series focused on the science of distributed models and their applicability in different situations. Presented by Dr. Dennis Johnson, the module begins with a review of hydrologic models, and then examines the differences between lumped and distributed models. It explains how lumped models may be distributed by subdividing the basin and suggests when distributed hydrologic models are most appropriate. Other topics covered include the advantages of physically-based versus conceptual approaches and some strengths and challenges associated with distributed modeling.

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Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)

Tags: Hydrology ; Flash flood ; Runoff ; Soil moisture ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Map Add tag

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Annual Bulletin on the Climate in WMO Region VI - Europe and Middle East

European Climate Support Network (ECSN); World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) - DWD, 1999-[...]

Climate monitoring in Europe used to be done mainly on a national scale. As scientific interest is more and more focusing on the regional cross-border implications of a possible climate change, routine monitoring of regional climate for whole Europe is becoming more and more important. The need for a more co-ordinated approach to the preparation of climate system monitoring information led to the idea to publish an annual regional climate monitoring Bulletin. The eleventh session of the WMO Regional Association VI (RA VI), which took place in Oslo in May 1994, approved the proposal.

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Annual Bulletin on the Climate in WMO Region VI - Europe and Middle East

  Available online: http://www.dwd.de/ravi

European Climate Support Network ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Deutscher Wetterdienst (Deutschland)

Published by: DWD

Climate monitoring in Europe used to be done mainly on a national scale. As scientific interest is more and more focusing on the regional cross-border implications of a possible climate change, routine monitoring of regional climate for whole Europe is becoming more and more important. The need for a more co-ordinated approach to the preparation of climate system monitoring information led to the idea to publish an annual regional climate monitoring Bulletin. The eleventh session of the WMO Regional Association VI (RA VI), which took place in Oslo in May 1994, approved the proposal.

It is intended that the Bulletin should be a comprehensive publication to include recent information on climate in RA VI, covering the whole of Europe and the Middle East, as well as information on achievements in climate analysis and research during the year. Thus, it serves as regional contribution to global climate system monitoring and implies the good international co-ordination of the national meteorological and hydrological services.

The motivation of the national meteorological and hydrological services to contribute to the Bulletin is very high. About 40 member countries of RA VI deliver regularly interesting material (reports of significant weather events and graphics). The success of this publication with a current edition of approximately 2500 can be seen as a result of the fruitful European co-operation in the field of climatology.

Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy
Archives access: 1999-[...]

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