Improving hydropower inflow forecasts by assimilating snow data

Accurate long-term inflow forecasts are essential for optimal planning of hydropower production. In snow-rich regions, where spring snowmelt is often the largest reservoir of water, inflow forecasts may be improved by assimilating snow observations to achieve more accurate initial states for the hyd...

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Main Authors: Jan Magnusson, Geir Nævdal, Felix Matt, John F. Burkhart, Adam Winstral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2020-04-01
Series:Hydrology Research
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Online Access:http://hr.iwaponline.com/content/51/2/226