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Applications systems verification and transfer project. Volume 1: Operational applications of satellite snow cover observations: Executive summaryBoth LANDSAT and NOAA satellite data were used in improving snowmelt runoff forecasts. When the satellite snow cover data were tested in both empirical seasonal runoff estimation and short term modeling approaches, a definite potential for reducing forecast error was evident. A cost benefit analysis run in conjunction with the snow mapping indicated a $36.5 million annual benefit accruing from a one percent improvement in forecast accuracy using the snow cover data for the western United States. The annual cost of employing the system would be $505,000. The snow mapping has proven that satellite snow cover data can be used to reduce snowmelt runoff forecast error in a cost effective manner once all operational satellite data are available within 72 hours after acquisition. Executive summaries of the individual snow mapping projects are presented.
Document ID
19820012743
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Publication (TP)
Authors
Rango, A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.60:1822
NASA-TP-1822
REPT-81F0060-VOL-1
Accession Number
82N20617
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 658-20-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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