Observations and Simulations of the Western United
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Observations and Simulations of the Western United States’ Hydroclimate by Kristen Guirguis Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Dr. Roni Avissar, Supervisor ___________________________ Dr. Ana P. Barros ___________________________ Dr. Amilcare Porporato ___________________________ Dr. Sandra Yuter An abstract of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Philosophy in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Graduate School of Duke University 2009 Copyright by Kristen Guirguis 2009
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