New equations estimate evapotranspiration in Delta
AuthorsM. N. Orang
Mark E. Grismer
Authors AffiliationsM.N. Orang is Graduate Research Assistant, Hydrologic Science, Land, Air and Water Resources, UC Davis; M.E. Grismer is Associate Professor, Hydrologic Science, Land, Air and Water Resources, UC Davis; H. Ashktorab is Associate Land Water Use Analyst, Department of Water Resources, Sacramento, CA.
Hilgardia 49(3):19-21. DOI:10.3733/ca.v049n03p19. May 1995.
The San Joaquin-Sacramento river delta plays a critical role in California water issues, but little information about potential evapotranspiration (ET) in the region is available for water resources planning and development. Simple equations, based on long-term weather data from Stockton and Lodi, have been developed for estimating monthly ET in the Delta. These equations can provide ET data until reliable weather stations are installed.
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