Precipitation Estimation for Military Hydrology.
Abstract
The military hydrologist has been given the responsibility for river stage and flood forecasting, soil trafficability, and weather observations pertinent to hydrologic problems in the battlefield area forward of Division command elements. In tactical situations, the emplacement and monitoring of gages or sensors in hostile territory are not practical; therefore, the military hydrologist must rely on indirect means of estimating precipitation. This report reviews current methods of estimating precipitation (models, radar, satellite) and presents six case studies of precipitation estimation using geostationary operational environmental satellite imagery. It is concluded that the military hydrologist (in the 1980's) can best meet his requirements through the use of calibrated weather radar. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085192
Entities
People
- Bruce. T. Miers
Organizations
- Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory