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Simulated climate change effects on year-round water temperatures in temperate zone lakes
Daily water temperature profiles and related snow and ice covers for dimictic and polymictic lakes located in the temperate zone were simulated using a deterministic 1-D model. Required inputs to the model include lake surface area, maximum depth, and Secchi depth. The Secchi depth value was used to...
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Published in: | Climatic change 1998-12, Vol.40 (3-4), p.547-576 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Daily water temperature profiles and related snow and ice covers for dimictic and polymictic lakes located in the temperate zone were simulated using a deterministic 1-D model. Required inputs to the model include lake surface area, maximum depth, and Secchi depth. The Secchi depth value was used to define light attenuation and the trophic status of the lake. Driven by daily weather data, the model is capable of operating on a year-round basis for a number of years. Data used to test the model are described. Values for the standard error between simulated and measured water temperatures for the open season and the ice cover season are reported. Researchers used the model to assess the sensitivity of lake water temperature characteristics in Minnesota to expected anthropogenic climate change. |
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ISSN: | 0165-0009 1573-1480 |
DOI: | 10.1023/a:1005371600527 |