Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 28, issue 13
Articles | Volume 28, issue 13
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-3079-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-3079-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 28, issue 13
Research article
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16 Jul 2024
Research article |  | 16 Jul 2024

Improving runoff simulation in the Western United States with Noah-MP and VIC models

Lu Su, Dennis P. Lettenmaier, Ming Pan, and Benjamin Bass

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We fine-tuned the variable infiltration capacity (VIC) and Noah-MP models across 263 river basins in the Western US. We developed transfer relationships to similar basins and extended the fine-tuned parameters to ungauged basins. Both models performed best in humid areas, and the skills improved post-calibration. VIC outperforms Noah-MP in all but interior dry basins following regionalization. VIC simulates annual mean streamflow and high flow well, while Noah-MP performs better for low flows.
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