PyForecast is a statistical modeling tool useful in predicting monthly and seasonal inflows and streamflows. The tool collects meterological and hydrologic datasets, analyzes hundreds to thousands of predictor subsets, and returns statistical regressions between predictors and streamflows. Check out the Wiki for background information and a brief walkthrough for how to use the software. Beta testing is underway, you may download an installer at this link to install PyForecast on your machine.
- Python 3.X with the following libraries installed
These packages can be installed automatically to your default python distribution by running the 'install_dependencies.bat' script.
Run the software by downloading the source code and running the program via a Python IDE with main.py, via Visual Studio with NextFlow.pyproj, or by installing the program using the latest release at this link.
The software as originally published constitutes a work of the United States Government and is not subject to domestic copyright protection under 17 USC ยค 105. Subsequent contributions by members of the public, however, retain their original copyright.
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