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RISAccuracy of Canadian Snow Gage Measurements
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Field investigation to assess the accuracy and comparability of precipitation gage measurements of snowfall in Canada was initiated in 1973. The MSC Nipher shielded snow gage (Canadian standard gage), the Universal (Belfort) ...
Interannual Variability in Reconstructed Canadian Snow Cover, 1915–1992
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Seasonal snow cover information over southern Canada was reconstructed from daily snowfall and maximum temperature data back to 1915 using a simple mass balance approach with snowmelt estimated via a calibrated temperature ...
Accuracy of NWS 8" Standard Nonrecording Precipitation Gauge: Results and Application of WMO Intercomparison
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: The standard 8" nonrecording precipitation gauge has been used historically by the National Weather Service (NWS) as the official precipitation measurement instrument of the U.S. climate station network. From 1986 to 1992, ...
The Boreal Ecosystem–Atmosphere Study (BOREAS): An Overview and Early Results from the 1994 Field Year
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: The Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) is large-scale international field experiment that has the goal of improving our understanding of the exchanges of radiative energy, heat water, CO2, and trace gases between ...
International Arctic Systems for Observing the Atmosphere: An International Polar Year Legacy Consortium
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: nternational Arctic Systems for Observing the Atmosphere (IASOA) activities and partnerships were initiated as a part of the 2007?09 International Polar Year (IPY) and are expected to continue for many decades as a legacy ...