IFC Hydro-Analytics
Final Projects Results
Hydrometeorological Testbeds (HMT Project)
Mix and Match Simulations
Models: HLM and NWM, run in Open Loop mode
Time Period: 2016 to 2018
QPE products: MRMS, IFC, IFC Dual Polarization
Data Assimilation: None
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USGS Streamflow
Historical and Real-Time Streamflow Data Browser
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IFC-HLM Development
HLM Model Structure Evaluation
Retrospective simulations of different HLM configurations
Models: Original HLM model and different configurations to include tiling drainage
Time Period: 2002 to 2018
QPE products: Stage 4 and MRMS (where available)
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Data Assimilation Effect
Expected Data Assimilation Effect for Iowa Communities
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FORECASTING EVALUATION
NWS Forecast
Current NWS forecast for Iowa
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Analysis Based on Issue Time
Real Time Forecasts produced during 2020
Models: HLM and NOAA NWM runs
QPE product: HLM uses MRMS + IFC rainfall; NWM uses MRMS and HRRR
QPF product: HRRR (18 hrs)
Lead Time: 10 days for HLM; 18 hours for NWM
Data Assimilation: For HLM starting on March 4; for NWM during the whole period
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Analysis Based on Lead Time
Real Time Forecasts produced during 2020
Models: HLM and NOAA NWM runs
QPE product: HLM uses MRMS + IFC rainfall; NWM uses MRMS and HRRR
QPF product: HRRR (18 hrs)
Lead Time: 18 hours for both models
Data Assimilation: For HLM starting on March 4; for NWM during the whole period
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Analysis Based on Lead Time (Extended)
Real Time Forecasts produced during 2020
Model: HLM
QPE product: MRMS + IFC rainfall
QPF product: HRRR (18 hrs)
Lead Time: 10 days
Data Assimilation: starting on March 4th
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