Comparison of techniques for estimating annual lake evaporation using climatological data
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Abstract
Mean annual evaporation estimates were determined for 30 lakes by use of a numerical model (Morton, 1979) and by use of an evaporation map prepared by the U.S. Weather Service (Kohler et al., 1959). These estimates were compared to the reported value of evaporation determined from measurements on each lake. Various lengths of observation and methods of measurement were used among the 30 lakes. The evaporation map provides annual evaporation estimates which are more consistent with observations than those determined by use of the numerical model. The map cannot provide monthly estimates, however, and is only available for the contiguous United States. The numerical model can provide monthly estimates for shallow lakes and is based on monthly observations of temperature, humidity, and sunshine duration.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Comparison of techniques for estimating annual lake evaporation using climatological data |
| Series title | Water Resources Research |
| DOI | 10.1029/WR018i003p00630 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 630 |
| Last page | 636 |
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