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Analyzing Streamflow Forecasts In The Context Of System Performance: A Case Study Of The City Of Baltimore Water Supply, Alexandra Mcintyre
Analyzing Streamflow Forecasts In The Context Of System Performance: A Case Study Of The City Of Baltimore Water Supply, Alexandra Mcintyre
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A major challenge confronting water suppliers is how to best incorporate emerging forecasting technologies into their drought management operations. The need for drought plans that make use of proactive drought mitigation actions is particularly pressing as climate change is expected to cause more frequent and severe droughts in the near future. This research evaluates streamflow forecast skill in the context of drought planning. The City of Baltimore’s water supply system serves as a case study. Forecasts generated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (MARFC) are integrated into a …