Ensemble Hydrologic Forecasting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000866",
  "term": "Ensemble Hydrologic Forecasting",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, a process whereby a continuous hydrologic model is successively executed several times for the same forecast period by use of\nvaried data input scenarios, or a perturbation of a key variable state for each model run. A common method employed to obtain a\nvaried data input scenario is to use the historical meteorological record, with the assumption that several years of observed data\ncovering the time period beginning on the current date and extending through the forecast period comprises a reasonable estimate\nof the possible range of future conditions.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ensemble-hydrologic-forecasting/"
}