On the sources of global land surface hydrologic predictability

Global seasonal hydrologic prediction is crucial to mitigating the impacts of droughts and floods, especially in the developing world. Hydrologic predictability at seasonal lead times (i.e., 1–6 months) comes from knowledge of initial hydrologic conditions (IHCs) and seasonal climate forecast skill...

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Main Authors: S. Shukla, J. Sheffield, E. F. Wood, D. P. Lettenmaier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-07-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/2781/2013/hess-17-2781-2013.pdf