Real-Time Hydrometeorological Forecasting and Analysis from Radar and Satellite Observations

摘要

Our approach provides a flexible, realistic, low-risk, integrated approach to precipitation and hydrological forecasting. This approach: (a) exploits the enhanced capability of the NEXRAD system to provide accurate high- resolution rainfall maps over the continental U.S.; (b) utilizes state-of-the- art precipitation and hydrological forecasting techniques; but, (c) overcomes the inherent limitations of these approaches by optimally merging the results of the different techniques to provide a robust solution. River forecasting has many uses and benefits. Floods affect civilian populations, Army Corps operations, mobility, forward army units, and others. River management optimizes the use of water for drinking, agriculture, hydroelectricity, navigation and environmental quality control.