Importance of water supply forecasts in power planning

TitleImportance of water supply forecasts in power planning
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1980
AuthorsGordon, W. R., and Lamb R. C.
Conference Name48th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 48th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1980
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationLaramie, Wyoming
KeywordsColumbia River Power System, Power operations, Water supply
Abstract

Planning the power operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) is dependent on water supply forecasts at many points within the Pacific Northwest. These water supply forecasts in turn are dependent on appraisals of the snowpack and precipitation throughout the basin. This paper will describe the FCRPS and define how supply forecasts are used in planning the power operation of the FCRPS.

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