Main Title |
Nebraska Droughts: A Study of Their Past Chronological and Spatial Extent with Implications for the Future. |
Author |
Lawso, Merlin P. ;
Reis, Allan ;
Phillip, Randy ;
Livingsto, Kenneth ;
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CORP Author |
Nebraska Univ., Lincoln. Dept. of Geography. |
Year Published |
1971 |
Report Number |
Occasional paper-1; DI-14-31-0001-3227; OWRR-A-018-NEB; 03907,; A-018-NEB(1) |
Stock Number |
PB-214 093 |
Additional Subjects |
( Droughts ;
Nebraska) ;
Climate ;
Weather forecasting ;
Periodic variations ;
Mathematical prediction ;
Computer programming ;
Graphic methods ;
Computer graphics
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-214 093 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
150p |
Abstract |
The purpose of the report is to measure the spatial and temporal dimensions of drought occurrence in Nebraska. Such interpretations were facilitated by the computer generation of 468 maps showing monthly values of drought in Nebraska, from 1931 through 1969. While it was found that the frequency of consecutive drought is least in the central portion of the state, the intensity of drought is greatest in this region. Maps of correspondence which relate the areal correlation between rural population density and precipitation also indicate high positive relationships for central Nebraska. Interpretation of tree ring growth values using moving t-test plots did not demonstrate the cyclical recurrence of drought. A short review was conducted as to the economic and climatic impact of irrigation on future droughts in Nebraska. (Author) |