Implications of long-term precipitation amount changes for water sustainability in North Carolina

Water sustainability. Special issue

Auteurs :
ROBINSON, P.J.
VAN DER WALT, I.J.
JONES, J.A.A.
WOO, m.-k.

Description :
This paper examines the climate-controlled variability of water availability and its variation over the last century, with an emphasis on changes in precipitation amounts. It also suggests possible responses to future climate change. A physical explanation of precipitation variability requires some considerations of changes in the synoptic situation. A standard statistical analysis of station observations is used to provide practical long-term trend information and to suggest where further exploration of synoptic conditions might be worthwhile.


Type de document :
Congrès

Source :
Congrès UGI. Commission for water sustainability, Glasgow, Royaume-Uni, 2004, Physical geography, issn : 0272-3646, 2006, vol. 27, n°. 4, p. 286-296, nombre de pages : 11, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 8 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis