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Implications of model selection: a comparison of publicly available, conterminous US-extent hydrologic component estimates
Analysis and Prediction Branch, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, CO 80225, USA
Hydrologic Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, USA
William Farmer
Analysis and Prediction Branch, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, CO 80225, USA
Jessica Driscoll
Analysis and Prediction Branch, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, CO 80225, USA
Terri S. Hogue
Hydrologic Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, USA
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Short summary
We compare simulated values from 47 models estimating surface water over the USA. Results show that model uncertainty is substantial over much of the conterminous USA and especially high in the west. Applying the studied models to a simple water accounting equation shows that model selection can significantly affect research results. This paper concludes that multimodel ensembles help to best represent uncertainty in conclusions and suggest targeted research efforts in arid regions.
We compare simulated values from 47 models estimating surface water over the USA. Results show...
