Title | Incorporating Radiation Inputs into the Snowmelt Runoff Model |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1996 |
Authors | Brubaker K.L., Rango A., Kustas WP |
Journal | Hydrological Process |
Volume | 10 |
Start Page | 1329 |
Pagination | 1329-1343 |
Date Published | 04/1996 |
Keywords | degree-day, net radiation, runoff, snowmelt |
Abstract | Process-based, distributed-area snowmelt runoff models operating at small scales are essential to understand subtle effects of climate change, but require data not commonly available. Temperature index models operating over large areas provide realistic simulations of basin runoff with operationally available data, but lack rigorous physically based algorithms. A compromise between the two types of models is required to provide realistic evaluations of basin response to environmental changes in cold regions. One adaptation that is uniformly required for snowmelt models is the use of remotely sensed data, either as input or in model validation. At a minimum, snowmelt forecasting models need to incorporate snowcover extent information, which is currently obtained operationally. As more remote sensing capabilities come on line, models should accept upgraded information on snow water equivalent; additional remotely |
URL | files/bibliography/Rango1996-04.pdf |