18.2 - Methods of Estimating Reservoir Evaporation
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What is the formula for the Pan Evaporation Method?
💡 Hint: Think about what each letter represents.
List one key component of the Water Budget Method.
💡 Hint: Recall the mass balance equation.
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What method uses pan data to estimate evaporation?
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest method discussed.
True or False: The Energy Budget Method does not require any data on heat fluxes.
💡 Hint: Recall what this method is based upon.
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If a reservoir has dimensions affecting evaporation differently, describe how you would choose which estimation method to use.
💡 Hint: Think about the scale and data requirements.
Critique the tradeoffs between using traditional methods versus Remote Sensing for estimating evaporation in a semi-arid region.
💡 Hint: Consider both methods' strengths and weaknesses.
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