A synoptic climatological analysis of summertime precipitation intensity in the eastern United States

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

GREENE, J.S.

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, Etats-Unis

Description :
This paper proposes to use a newly developed synoptic classification system (the spatial synoptic classification, or SSC, Kalkstein et al., 1996) to examine the spatial variability and trends in intensity of summertime precipitation in the eastern United States. Brief description of the development of the SSC, results and conclusions regarding the effectiveness of using this technique to analyze precipitation intensity.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Physical geography, issn : 0272-3646, 1996, vol. 17, n°. 5, p. 401-418, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 29 ref.

Date :
1996

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

Langue :
Anglais