Heat Source Methodology Review

Background

Heat Source is a computer model used by Oregon DEQ to simulate stream thermodynamics and hydrology. It was developed in 1996 as a Masters Thesis at Oregon State University in the Departments of Bioresource Engineering and Civil Engineering. DEQ currently maintains the Heat Source methodology and computer programming. Appropriate model use and application are the sole responsibility of the user.

Review Comments

The Heat Source methodology was circulated nationally for review. Reviewer comments and DEQ responses are presented below. DEQ thanks the respondents for their thoughtful comments regarding the model methodology. Several improvements were completed as a result of the review process.
The reviews of the respondents have been typed exactly as they were received with the exception that some review comments are numbered to address them individually. DEQ’s responses are listed last.

• Review #1: Dr. Graham B. Wallis, Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth PDF
• Review #2: Bruce Cleland, Senior Environmental Scientist, EPA Region 10 (OW-134) PDF
• Review #3: Dr. William C. Krueger, Department Head Rangeland Resources, OSU PDF
• Review #4: Dr. Robert L. Beschta, Professor of Forest Hydrology, OSU PDF
• Review #5: Jack Douglas Smith, Ph.D., Omicron Associates PDF

For more information, please contact Ryan Michie by phone at 503-229-6162 or by e-mail.