This study examines in detail a continuous drop-size distribution
recorder and selected data gathered with this recorder at
various locations on 6, 15, and 31 May 1966. The drop-size distribution
recorder consists of a self-contained, mobile unit able to
operate without electric power. This recorder utilizes "Ozalid 105
SZ" filter...
The WSR-57 weather radar operated by the National
Weather Service at Sacramento, California, plus a network
of precipitation gages provided data for this comparison
of radar reflectivity with precipitation rates. Located
in a valley with mountains within range of the radar on
three sides, this radar has varying sensitivity for...
One-minute rainrates were measured during two winter rainy
seasons in western Oregon to gain insights into the time-structure of
Oregon rainstorms. The averages of three non-dimensional relative
variance statistics were greater on the coast than inland. Rainrate
distributions showed that a greater portion of the total rain fell, at
higher...
A study was conducted to compare snow accumulation and melt during rainfall in adjacent forest and clearcut plots in the
transient snow zone of the western Cascade Range in Oregon. Snow accumulation differences were determined by comparing the water equivalents of forest and clearcut snowpacks. During rain-on-snow periods, energy balances...
The objective of this study was to ascertain the magnitude and
distribution of rainfall over coastal waters of the northwestern United
States and to compare values with those at nearby land stations.
Precipitation was measured with gauges at Totem, rainfall amounts
were assessed from weather reports at lightships off the...
Stream discharge is a key water balance component and important factor in global change evaluations. Nevertheless, the mechanisms for streamflow generation are poorly understood. Near- stream surface saturation during precipitation events is one of the most iconic, visible indicators of rapid runoff production in upland humid catchments around the world....
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Published November 1982. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The report describes the results of model calibration and validation, and evaluates the extent to which runoff response to timber harvesting and increased road densities in East Fork Lobster Creek Basin can be simulated, using Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (PRMS), a deterministic, destributed-parameter-modeling system.
The rainfall regime of the Cape Verde Islands is influenced
by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) resulting in strong
seasonal trends and frequent thunderstorm events. These
events are frequently responsible for the destruction of riverine
structures and valuable crop land.
A menu driven database program (RIS) was developed for
the...
Characterizing the distribution of precipitation at regional
scales is a requirement for the development of regional scale,
spatially distributed hydrologic water balance models. This
study performs a preliminary assessment of the utility and
limitations of historical hydro-meteorological data for
providing spatially distributed precipitation estimates over
large areas. The historical data...
Measurements of temperature and salinity in the upper 5 m of the ocean
along the equator showed cool fresh anomalies due to rain showers. The
measurements were made between 140 W and 110 W during April 1987, an
El Nino year. The eastern equatorial Pacific was characterized by weak winds...
The Tualatin River Basin along the east side of the Coastal Mountains in Oregon is subject to a complex mixture of land uses. Approximately half the area is devoted to forestry production. The remainder is divided between agriculture and urban uses. In addition to this diversity in land use, there...
Ponding of water on roof systems leading to collapse causes expensive damage and jeopardizes the life safety of building occupants. Current building codes and design specifications for flat roof systems offer minimal guidance in designing for ponding loads. The present research investigated ponding load effects on a long span, lightweight...
Linkages between land use and its influence on the atmosphere have been a long-standing research area. For example, what is the impact of irrigated agriculture on downwind rainfall? Global-scale models show that moisture recycling is an important source of water for inland regions around the world, but they do not...
Extreme, flood-producing precipitation events in mountains threaten human life and local and national economies. In the Himalayas, scarce meteorological data historically limited understanding of the underlying processes driving extreme events. However, the capacity to observe, measure and quantify precipitation on regional scales has increased tremendously over the last three decades...
Dust deposition on ecosystems with highly weathered soils may provide vital rock-derived nutrients that maintain ecosystem productivity. Because of the difficulties in measuring temporally and spatially heterogeneous dust deposition over ecologically meaningful timescales, evaluations of the spatial variability in dust deposition are extremely rare. In the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto...
A growing body of literature exists on how human population growth and changes in climatic factors influence the availability of water (Elliot et al. 2014, Prudhomme et al. 2014). These studies typically conclude that climate change is expected to have negative consequences on water availability, an effect that is magnified...
The emission of sulfur oxides from anthropogenic sources represents a potential threat to terrestrial ecosystems. Sulfate, the most highly oxidized form of sulfur, is the most common form of inorganic sulfur in most soil environments. The sorption of sulfate may influence the alkalinity of the soil solution and as a...