Reliable and high-resolution forecasting is necessary for public utilities to effectively make water allocation and storage decisions by anticipating Florida’s distinct wet and dry seasons. By utilizing NASA Earth science products, this project aimed to develop a real-time monitoring product with the integration of high-resolution, regional and seasonal forecasts centered over Florida.
Funding: NASA from 2019 – 2023.
This project is led/coordinated by the Water Institute.
Project Participants
Project Lead
Christopher Martinez, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF
Water Institute Affiliate Faculty/Staff
- Tracy Irani, Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF
- Jasmeet Judge, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF
- Karen Schlatter, Water Institute, UF
Project Partners
- Vasu Misra, Florida State University
- Tirusew Asefa, Tampa Bay Water
- Kevin Morris, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
- FloridaWCA
Project Outputs
- Customized seasonal forecasts for public water utilities and the five water management districts in Florida.
- Customized data products that improve current seasonal source allocation (environmental and cost implications) and water shortage risk management tools.
- Seasonal streamflow forecasts using our forecasts with higher skill compared to using lagged observations or CPC/ENSO outlook.
- Improved ASR recovery operations due to improved forecasts that are location-specific.
- Development of the next generation of talent through training in climate modeling including delivering time sensitive climate forecast products in an operational setting.