A parabolic function to modify Thornthwaite estimates of potential evapotranspiration for the eastern United States
Physical Geography
By: G. J. McCabe Jr.
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Abstract
Errors of the Thornthwaite model can be analyzed using adjusted pan evaporation as an index of potential evapotranspiration. An examination of ratios of adjusted pan evaporation to Thornthwaite potential evapotranspiration indicates that the ratios are highest in the winter and lowest during summer months. This trend suggests a parabolic pattern. In this study a parabolic function is used to adjust Thornthwaite estimates of potential evapotranspiration. Forty locations east of the Rocky Mountains are analyzed. -from Author
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A parabolic function to modify Thornthwaite estimates of potential evapotranspiration for the eastern United States |
| Series title | Physical Geography |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Physical Geography |
| First page | 176 |
| Last page | 189 |
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