Mapping snow depth return levels: smooth spatial modeling versus station interpolation

For adequate risk management in mountainous countries, hazard maps for extreme snow events are needed. This requires the computation of spatial estimates of return levels. In this article we use recent developments in extreme value theory and compare two main approaches for mapping snow depth return...

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Main Authors: J. Blanchet, M. Lehning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-12-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/14/2527/2010/hess-14-2527-2010.pdf