The use of GRDC gauging stations for calibrating large-scale hydrological models

Burek, Peter; Smilovic, Mikhail

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-15-5617-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-15-5617-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-15-5617-2023

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Articles | Volume 15, issue 12

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12 Dec 2023

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The use of GRDC gauging stations for calibrating large-scale hydrological models

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