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Simple Methods For Estimating Outflow Salinity From Inflow And Reservoir Storage, Koji Inosako, Fasong Yuan, S. Miyamoto

Biological, Geological, and Environmental Faculty Publications

Reservoir storage reduces fluctuation in streamflow salinity, as inflow blends with stored water. This process is directly relevant to reservoir management, yet the methods for predicting outflow salinity from inflow and storage data are not adequately addressed. This study examined three simple methods for estimating outflow salinity on a monthly time step. The first method applies when inflow approximately equals outflow. The second method is applicable to changing reservoir storage. The third method utilizes a two-layer model in which evaporative concentration is assumed to occur in the top layer. The third method requires the full account of the water balance, …