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Author : Goodison, B,
Date : 1972
Title : Analysis of climate and runoff events from Peyto Glacier, Alberta
Publication : Canada. Environment Canada. Inland Waters Directorate. Scientific Series
Issue : 21:
Page(s) : 29 pp
Abstract
As part of the I.H.D glacier research program, this study investigates some basic hydrometeorological relationships for Peyto Glacier, Alberta, and develops and tests some autoregressive models applicable to various climate and runoff events of 1968 and 1969. The existing hydrometeorological data are critically evaluated in relation to their use in statistical or physical models. A detailed discussion of rainfall-runoff relations and subsequently the type of analysis best suited to the data available is presented. Multiple regression equations, allowing for autocorrelative effects, are developed for the 1968 runoff season. A detailed discussion of the assumptions, problems, and solutions involved in the statistical modelling process is outlined. Such considerations include intercorrelation of predictor variables and the effect of serial correlation within data sets. A season model and several 'weather' period models are developed using 1968 data and are tested with 1969 data. The results are encouraging ad suggest that further modification and improvement of the models will improve the possibility of short-term runoff prediction.
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