6. One paragraph description of your model (e.g. abstract from report or
   paper);

This object of this work is to develop a new approach to point snow melt
modeling that can more accurately predict magnitude and timing of snowmelt
than currently-employed operational models, but that is computationally
simple enough to be employed in GIS distributed runoff forecasting 
systems. The melt movement through the pack follows a simplified 
physically-based algorithm to calculate flow within the pack and also 
includes refreezing within the pack. A surface energy balance using 
meteorological input drives the melt. The results of the model compare 
well to several years of field measurements obtained at the Sleepers River 
Research Watershed in northern Vermont (data on snow melt lysimeter 
outflow, local meteorology, and snow pack characteristics). In general, 
the new model predicts snow melt more accurately than the SRM model, and 
is many times computationally faster than SNTHERM.

50. Please provide references relevant to the model description and use.

M.R. Albert, G. Krajeski, "A Fast, Physically-Based Point Snow Melt
Model for Use in Distributed Applications", submitted to Hydrological
Processes 1997.

Dr. Mary R. Albert
Research Mechanical Engineer
CRREL
72 Lyme Road
Hanover, N.H. 03755-1290

tel: 603-646-4422
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email: malbert@hanover-crrel.army.mil