Uncertainty in the Great Lakes water balance
Scientific Investigations Report
2004-5100
Prepared in cooperation with the Great Lakes Commission
By: Brian P. Neff and J.R. Nicholas
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Abstract
This report describes the Great Lakes hydrologic system and methods used to quantify individual components of the water balance. Potential sources of uncertainty are identified and, where appropriate, alternate or additional data, models, and estimation methods suitable for reducing uncertainties are discussed. Finally, approximate uncertainties of all components are identified, compared, and assessed within the context of net basin supply. Results indicate that average uncertainties in monthly estimates of individual water-balance components may range from 1.5 percent to 45 percent. These uncertainties may cause uncertainties in monthly net basin supply estimates of approximately 2,600 ft3/s to 33,500 ft3/s for individual Great Lakes.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Uncertainty in the Great Lakes water balance |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Series number | 2004-5100 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sir20045100 |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Michigan Water Science Center |
| Description | vi, 42 p. |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| Other Geospatial | Great Lake Basin |
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