The SIMPAK program, application to simplified streamflow forecasting

TitleThe SIMPAK program, application to simplified streamflow forecasting
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1976
AuthorsLyons, R. O.
Conference Name44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1976
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationCalgary, Alberta
KeywordsForecasting - digital computers, Water supply forecasting
Abstract

A computer program for streamflow routing and simulation of reservoir operations is described. The program was developed for the Fraser River basin in British Columbia, but is completely general and can be applied to any river. Also described is a novel use of this program for short-term streamflow forecasting using only streamflow data. This type of forecasting was found to be very simple and useful in directing flood control operations.

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