Hydroclimatology and Drought
Hydroclimatology blends influences of multiple atmospheric variables and their timing to understand the impacts on water resources and vegetation stress. This section reviews the basics behind the water balance.
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Key Concepts
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Hydroclimatology blends influences of multiple atmospheric variables and their timing to understand the impacts on water resources and vegetation stress. This section reviews the basics behind the water balance.
Readings
- B&H: pp 29-47
Key Concepts
- What are the different approaches for estimating potential evapotranspiration?
- How does the ratio of latent to sensible heat flux influence climate?
Definitions
- Latent and sensible heat flux
- Evapotranspiration, Potential vs. Actual
- Climatic Water Balance
- Drought Indices: PDSI, SPI and SPEI
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Abbreviated Lecture Notes
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