Distributed Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts – Part 1
The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of Distributed
Hydrologic Models for Flow Forecasts – Part 1. This 1-hour module is the
first in a two-part series focused on the science of distributed models
and their applicability in different situations. This module makes use
of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions to provide a basic
description of distributed hydrologic models and how they work.
Presented by Dr. Dennis Johnson, the module begins with a review of
hydrologic models, and then examines the differences between lumped and
distributed models. It explains how lumped models may be distributed by
subdividing the basin and suggests when distributed hydrologic models
are most appropriate. Other topics covered include the advantages of
physically-based versus conceptual approaches and some strengths and
challenges associated with distributed modeling. Please follow this link
to start the module:
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hydro/DHM/dhm2/part1/index.htm
This module requires a web browser with Flash Player version 9 (or
higher). For technical support, please visit the MetEd Support page:
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/about_support.htm#C.
NOTE TO NWS and other NOAA EMPLOYEES: This module is available in the
NWS Learning Center (https://doc.learn.com/noaa/nws). Please access it
in that system in order to get credit.
We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content,
instructional approach, or use of this module. Please email your
comments or questions to Amy Stevermer (stevermer@comet.ucar.edu) or Lon
Goldstein (lgoldstein@comet.ucar.edu). For technical support, contact
support@comet.ucar.edu.
Sincerely,
Wendy Abshire
UCAR/COMET
Senior Project Manager/Meteorologist
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