Global Climate Change Response Program. Climate Trends in the Colorado-BigThompson Project Area

摘要

The objective of the study is to examine the response of the Colorado-BigThompson (CBT) Project water supply system to specific hypothetical local changes in climate using the model Colorado-Big Thompson Project Annual Operations Plan (CBTAOP) to projet the operating plan with hydrologic sequences associated with the 30-year historical record. Critical period (drought) analysis is done, and the model CBTAOP is used as a forecasting tool to examine alternative operating plans and to ensure priorities can be maintained. A preliminary trend analysis of historical meteorologic data for the study area revealed no statistically significant evidence of climate change.