| Table 2. Possible Inputs and Series of Inputs Included in Model | ||
| Series Included | ||
| Possible Inputs | Short-Term | Long-Term |
| Previous water temperature at Bird Island | Previous 26 hours | Previous 26 hours |
| Previous air temperature at Bird Island | Previous 22 hours | Previous 16 hours |
| Forecasted air temperature at Bird Island | ALL | ALL |
| Wind along and across shore squared at Bird Island | None | None |
| Previous water level measurements at Bird Island | None | None |
| Previous and forecasted harmonic predicted water level at Bird Island | None | None |
| Previous water level difference between Bob Hall and Bird Island | None | None |
| Previous water temperature at Bob Hall | None | Current |
| Previous water temperature at Ingleside | None | None |
| Previous 24 hour time stamp | Previous 16 hours | None |
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