THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUMMER‐SEASON RAINFALL EVENTS AND LAKE‐SURFACE AREA1

Donald C. Rundquist; Merlin P. Lawson; Lloyd Queen; Randall S. Cerveny

doi:10.1111/j.1752-1688.1987.tb00828.x

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Research is presented that statistically analyzes the relationship between lake area and precipitation. These hydrologic variables are assessed in part using LANDSAT MSS satellite data and digital‐image processing techniques. Results show dramatic regional hydrologic differences in lake area fluctuations and in lake area response to short term climatic variation.

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PrecipitationEnvironmental scienceHydrology (agriculture)SatelliteSatellite imageryClimatologyPhysical geographyMeteorologyRemote sensingGeologyGeography

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Year: 1987
Type: article
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
Pages: 493-508
Citations: 96
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                                    Donald C. Rundquist, 
                                
                                    Merlin P. Lawson, 
                                
                                    Lloyd Queen
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1987). 
                            THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUMMER‐SEASON RAINFALL EVENTS AND LAKE‐SURFACE AREA<sup>1</sup>. 
                            JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association
                            , 23
                            (3)
                            , 493-508.
                            https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.1987.tb00828.x
                        

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1987.tb00828.x