Dr. Casey Brown University of Massachusetts
Short–Term Forecasting ◦ Predict flows throughout basin on a weekly time step ◦ Source of Information: Antecedent basin conditions and weather forecast Long-Term Forecasting ◦ Predict seasonal flow regimes 3-6 months ahead of time ◦ Source of Information: Climate teleconnections ◦ Used to determine which years are strong candidates to meet inter-annual eco-targets
Change in timing of peak flows in NE Rivers
1. Characterize the influence of basin characteristics (e.g., snow) and climate influences (e.g., NAO) on CT River streamflow 2. Develop probabilistic forecasts of streamflow at long lead times (3 – 6 months) 3. Use the “tilt of the odds” to assess conditions for achieving multiple basin objectives
Previous studies have found influence of North Atlantic Oscillation
Climate in Previous Season Predict Shape of Tradeoff Better opportunities for meeting eco-targets Less opportunity for meeting eco-targets
Weekly Streamflow Forecasts Optimization ModelSimulation Model Short-Term System Performance Under Standard Operations Short-Term System Performance Under Optimal Operations Operator Judgment Plan for weekly operations
HYDROLOGY MODELS OF SYE INDEX SITES METEOROLOGICAL FORECASTS STREAMFLOW FORECASTS AT SYE INDEX SITES SYE ESTIMATION METHOD STREAMFLOW FORECASTS AT ANY LOCATION IN THE BASIN!