Initial formation of the U.S. Geological Survey hydroclimatic data network [abstract]

EXTRACT (SEE PDF FOR FULL ABSTRACT):The U.S. Geological Survey is working to define a hydroclimatic datanetwork. The Geological Survey collects stream discharge data at more than 7000 sites throughout the United States. Many of these stations are operated to supply information about specific activities such as flood control, irrigation projects, or hydropower generation. As a beginning, the Geological Survey will attempt to identify stations that represent natural streamflow. Several lists of stations representing "natural" streamflow have been complied in the past. While there is some overlap among these lists, a consistent compilation is preferred. The present effort is to produce one list identifying those stations having periods of record which would be suitable for mesoscale climatic analyses.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Slack, J.R., Landwehr, J.M.
Format:	conference_item biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	1988
Subjects:	Limnology, PACLIM, hydrology,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/30289
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