Main Title |
Investigation of the Effects of Urbanization on Precipitation Type, Frequency, Areal and Temporal Distribution. Phase II. |
Author |
Shulma, Mark D. ;
Brota, Edward A. ;
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CORP Author |
Rutgers - The State Univ., New Brunswick, N.J. Water Resources Research Inst. |
Year Published |
1973 |
Report Number |
DI-14-31-0001-3615; OWRR-B-044-NJ; 03768,; B-044-NJ(3) |
Stock Number |
PB-227 232 |
Additional Subjects |
Precipitation(Meteorology) ;
Urban areas ;
Weather modification ;
Urbanization ;
Markov chains ;
Probability distribution functions ;
New York ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-227 232 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
91p |
Abstract |
From a previous phase of research fifty years of daily precipitation values were available on tape for a network of 20 stations in the N.Y. metropolitan area. The earlier study showed that under certain wind conditions, precipitation augmentation was discerned downwind of the urban complex. However, the present study indicates that the urban area does not have any effect on daily precipitation patterns. Analyses were also made of probabilities of wet and dry periods of different lengths using the Markov chain probability model. The analysis of the average year at Hightstown gives an insight into the processes which govern precipitation patterns in this area. |