Downscaling Techniques for High-Resolution Climate Projections: From Global Change to Local Impacts

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Synopsis
Downscaling is a widely used technique for translating information from large-scale climate models to the spatial and temporal scales needed to assess local and regional climate impacts, vulnerability, risk and resilience. This book is a comprehensive guide to the downscaling techniques used for climate data. A general introduction of the science of climate modeling is followed by a discussion of techniques, models and methodologies used for producing downscaled projections, and the advantages, disadvantages and uncertainties of each. The book provides detailed information on dynamic and statistical downscaling techniques in non-technical language, as well as recommendations for selecting suitable downscaled datasets for different applications. The use of downscaled climate data in national and international assessments is also discussed using global examples. This is a practical guide for graduate students and researchers working on climate impacts and adaptation, as well as for policy makers and practitioners interested in climate risk and resilience.
Copyright:
2021

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
210 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781108587068
Related ISBNs:
9781108473750
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rao Kotamarthi, Katharine Hayhoe, Linda O. Mearns, Donald Wuebbles, Jennifer Jacobs, and Jennifer Jurado
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Earth Sciences
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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