A microcomputer-based watershed modeling and data-management system

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TitleA microcomputer-based watershed modeling and data-management system
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1987
AuthorsLeavesley, G. H., Lumb A. M., and Saindon L. G.
Conference Name55th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 55th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1987
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationVancouver, British Columbia
KeywordsMicrocomputers, PRMS, Snowmelt Model
Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey's Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (PRMS), an interactive processor for hydrologic modeling and data management called ANNIE, and a modified version of the National Weather Service's Extended Streamflow Prediction (ESP) program have been modified and enhanced for microcomputer application. Watershed-simultion capabilities are provided by PRMS, a modular-design distributed-parameter watershed model. Model input is read from files prepared by ANNIE, and model output can be generated for graphical and statistical analysis by ANNIE. ANNIE helps a user interactively create, check, uptdate, reformat, transform, and statistically and graphically analyze meteorologic and hydrologic data. Forecasting capability is provided by the coupling of PRMS and ESP. ESP prodcuces a probablistic forecast for streamflow variables, such as maximum flow, flow volume, and the date flow decreases below a selected volume.
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