Some hydrological impacts of climate change for the Delaware River Basin
By: Gary D. Tasker
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Abstract
To gain insight into possible impacts of climate change on water availability in the Delaware River, two models are linked. The first model is a monthly water balance model that converts the temperature and precipitation values generated by a random number generator to monthly streamflow values. The monthly streamflow values are input to a second model that simulates the operation of reservoirs and diversions within the basin. The output for the two linked models consists of time series of reservoir levels and streamflow at key points in the basin. Model results for a base case, in which monthly temperature and precipitation statistics are unchanged from historical records, are compared to several changed-climate scenarios under a standard set of rules of operation.
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Tasker, G.D., 1990, Some hydrological impacts of climate change for the Delaware River Basin, Optimizing the Resources for Water Management - Proceedings of the ASCE 17th Annual National Conference, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 17 April 1990 through 21 April 1990, p. 541-544.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Some hydrological impacts of climate change for the Delaware River Basin |
| ISBN | 087262756X |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Publisher location | Boston, MA, United States |
| First page | 541 |
| Last page | 544 |
| Conference Title | Optimizing the Resources for Water Management - Proceedings of the ASCE 17th Annual National Conference |
| Conference Location | Fort Worth, TX, USA |
| Conference Date | 17 April 1990 through 21 April 1990 |