Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5070
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5070
Table 2. Modules of the Stream Network Temperature Model and description of the functionality associated with each module.
| Module | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Heat flux | Calculates incoming and outgoing energy fluxes |
| Heat transport | Calculates daily mean and maximum water temperatures as a function of stream distance |
| Solar | Calculates solar radiation penetrating the water as a function of latitude, time of year, and meteorological conditions |
| Shade | Calculates interception of solar radiation due to topography and riparian vegetation |
| Meteorological correction | Calculates changes in air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure as a function of watershed elevation |
| Regression | Smooths water temperature data and estimates missing water temperature values |
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