Synoptic climatology and the general circulation model

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)



Description :
Here, the AA. review the main themes of recent articles, including assessments of the ability of general circulation models (GCMs) to replicate historical circulation pattern frequency, as well as the incorporation of synoptic methods to assess GCM capability in producing estimates of precipitation and the likelihood of extreme events. Results from these articles are quite heterogeneous, suggesting that the selection of the GCM, the variables that are used to drive the categorization, and the specific methodology chosen are all important in determining the efficacy of the research and application.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 2010, vol. 34, n°. 1, p. 101-109, nombre de pages : 9, Références bibliographiques : 2 p.

Date :
2010

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications