Satellite Remote Sensing of Snow: Opportunities and Challenges for Operational Hydrology and for the Research Community

TitleSatellite Remote Sensing of Snow: Opportunities and Challenges for Operational Hydrology and for the Research Community
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference2005
AuthorsBales, R. C., Hartmanh R., Pagano T., and Roos M.
Conference Name73rd Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 73rd Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 2005
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationGreat Falls, MT
KeywordsSatellite snowcover, remote sensing, runoff forecasting, basin-scale SWE
Abstract

A set of papers highlighting some of the recent advances in using information from satellites to improve estimates of basin-scale snowpack and snowmelt runoff was followed by comments from four individuals whose organizations continue to evaluate how to best make use of satellite information for operational hydrologic forecasting. The following paragraphs are a synthesis of their remarks.

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