Articles | Volume 21, issue 12
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6007-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6007-2017
Research article
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30 Nov 2017
Research article |  | 30 Nov 2017

Assessment of an ensemble seasonal streamflow forecasting system for Australia

James C. Bennett, Quan J. Wang, David E. Robertson, Andrew Schepen, Ming Li, and Kelvin Michael

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We assess a new streamflow forecasting system in Australia. The system is designed to meet the need of water agencies for 12-month forecasts. The forecasts perform well in a wide range of rivers. Forecasts for shorter periods (up to 6 months) are generally informative. Forecasts sometimes did not perform well in a few very dry rivers. We test several techniques for improving streamflow forecasts in drylands, with mixed success.