One-dimensional statistical dynamic representation of subgrid spatial variability of precipitation in the two-layer variable infiltration capacity model

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 101, Issue 16, 1996, Pages 21403-21422

  Liang, Xu ^a   Lettenmaier, Dennis P ^b   Wood, Eric F ^a  

^a Princeton University   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CLIMATE FEEDBACK; INFILTRATION; PRECIPITATION; RUNOFF; SOIL MOISTURE; SUBGRID SCALE; SURFACE FLUX; VEGETATION COVER;

EID: 0030390088     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/96jd01448     Document Type: Article

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