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Models

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This page will provide information on currently running computer models. These may be operational models for forecasting streamflow in the next year, scientific models used for studying processes, and policy models that look at river management.


Models

Runoff Forecast Models

  1. Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
  2. NRCS Statistical Models

Hydrology Models

  1. VIC
  2. McCabe Water Balance Model
  3. Milly Water Balance Model
  4. Others used by Vano in various papers
  5. Sacramento / Snow17


Global Climate Models

Policy Models

BoR CRSS - Colorado River Simulation System

Description
Outputs

BoR MTOM - Mid Term Operations Model

https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/riverops/coriver-projections.html

Description
Outputs

BoR 24-Month Model

Description
  1. Note Different Kinds of runs and when they occur.
  2. Key locations in the outputs
  3. Description of the outputs
Outputs

Upper Colorado

Lower Colorado


Other Policy Models

CRAM CRB Model
Lettenmaier
Barnett and Pierce

Power Models

  1. WAPA