A quantitative forecast system for power-and flood-warning in the Androscoggin River Basin, Maine

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TitleA quantitative forecast system for power-and flood-warning in the Androscoggin River Basin, Maine
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1940
AuthorsBean, P. L., and Thomas P. W.
Conference Name8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedJune 1940
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part III-B:
Conference LocationSeattle, Washington
KeywordsFlood prediction, Power prediction, Water supply forecasts
Abstract

Snow survey techniques in the Androscoggin Valley are described. Comparison of the depth of snow curves with water content of snow curves gives a specific gravity of the snow cover at any given date. These data are used to estimate the ability of the snow cover to absorb rain. The characteristics of the snow cover from day to day as influenced by the temperature are indicated by a set of curves which are utilized in flood estimation. The forecasting of the 1936 flood through snow surveys is described.In discussion, Mr. Phillip W. Thomas emphasizes the Quantitative Forecast System as applied to the power development by the Rumpford Falls Power Co., as well as flood warnings. Illustrated by a key curve of elevation and precipitation data and tables of data on aspect of stations and elevation and snow survey measurements of water content. A location map with contours indicates the area involved.
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