Model Parameter Estimation Experiment (MOPEX): An overview of science strategy and major results from the second and third workshops

Q Duan, J Schaake, V Andreassian, S Franks, G Goteti, H V Gupta, Y M Gusev, F Habets, A Hall, L Hay, T Hogue, M Huang, G Leavesley, X Liang, O N Nasonova, J Noilhan, L Oudin, S Sorooshian, T Wagener, E F Wood

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Abstract

The Model Parameter Estimation Experiment (MOPEX) is an international project aimed at developing enhanced techniques for the a priori estimation of parameters in hydrologic models and in land surface parameterization schemes of atmospheric models. The MOPEX science strategy involves three major steps: data preparation, a priori parameter estimation methodology development, and demonstration of parameter transferability. A comprehensive MOPEX database has been developed that contains historical hydrometeorological data and land surface characteristics data for many hydrologic basins in the United States (US) and in other countries. This database is being continuously expanded to include more basins in all parts of the world. A number of international MOPEX workshops have been convened to bring together interested hydrologists and land surface modelers from all over world to exchange knowledge and experience in developing a priori parameter estimation techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-17
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Hydrology
Volume320
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Mar 2006

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