Runoff forecasting and snow surveying in Chile
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Title | Runoff forecasting and snow surveying in Chile |
Publication Type | Conference Proceedings |
Year of Conference | 1957 |
Authors | Arias, E. S. |
Conference Name | 25th Annual Western Snow Conference |
Series Title | Proceedings of the 25th Annual Western Snow Conference |
Date Published | April 1957 |
Publisher | Western Snow Conference |
Conference Location | Santa Barbara, California |
Keywords | Forecasting, Snow survey networks |
Abstract | A description and report of hydrographic conditions in Chile, South America, where snow survey course networks are being extended to meet the increasing demands for forecasting streamflow and for reservoir regulation for hydro-electric power operations and future developments, with multipurpose projects involving flood control, irrigation and municipal water supplies.Snow survey procedures and water forecasting methods have been studied in the western United States to take advantage of the highly developed programs in operation. |
URL | sites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/1957Arias.pdf |