A hydrometeorological approach to the forecasting of inflows to alpine lakes

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)



Description :
This paper examines the potential for using limited meteorological observations in conjunction with an atmospheric circulation index to simulate and forecast the generation of natural inflows into 2 large alpine hydroelectric-storage reservoirs, situated in the central Southern Alps, New Zealand. Multiple regression analysis is used to develop empirical expressions that explain a high percentage of both monthly and seasonal variance in natural inflows to both lakes, Pukaki and Tekapo. Finally, a water-balance study is presented to determine the contribution made to natural inflows by the long-term retreat of glaciers and perennial snowfields.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Physical geography, issn : 0272-3646, 1996, vol. 17, n°. 6, p. 513-533, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 36 ref.

Date :
1996

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis