Statistical Downscaling for Hydrological and Environmental Applications

Statistical Downscaling for Hydrological and Environmental Applications
Author: Taesam Lee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429861141

Global climate change is typically understood and modeled using global climate models (GCMs), but the outputs of these models in terms of hydrological variables are only available on coarse or large spatial and time scales, while finer spatial and temporal resolutions are needed to reliably assess the hydro-environmental impacts of climate change. To reliably obtain the required resolutions of hydrological variables, statistical downscaling is typically employed. Statistical Downscaling for Hydrological and Environmental Applications presents statistical downscaling techniques in a practical manner so that both students and practitioners can readily utilize them. Numerous methods are presented, and all are illustrated with practical examples. The book is written so that no prior background in statistics is needed, and it will be useful to graduate students, college faculty, and researchers in hydrology, hydroclimatology, agricultural and environmental sciences, and watershed management. It will also be of interest to environmental policymakers at the local, state, and national levels, as well as readers interested in climate change and its related hydrologic impacts. Features: Examines how to model hydrological events such as extreme rainfall, floods, and droughts at the local, watershed level. Explains how to properly correct for significant biases with the observational data normally found in current Global Climate Models (GCMs). Presents temporal downscaling from daily to hourly with a nonparametric approach. Discusses the myriad effects of climate change on hydrological processes.

Climate Trend Atlas of Europe Based on Observations 1891–1990

Climate Trend Atlas of Europe Based on Observations 1891–1990
Author: Christian-D. Schönwiese
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1997-03-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780792344834

Climate varies on all scales of time and space, bya large variety of reasons. However, before any discussion of reasons can be performed it is necessary to realize the very facts of climate variability by means of observations or reconstructions, respectively. In this book we focus on observed long-term trends of selected climate elements (tempera ture, precipitation, humidity, pressure ) as revealed by direct measurements of the Euro pean station network within the recent 100 years. Of course, there are a number of problems in detail: Reliability and accuracy of data, time series homogeneity, statistical confidence oftrends and so on. We hope that these problems are addressed in an instructive and, as far as possible, exhausting way. The main purpose of this work, however, was to provide a collection of trend charts which specify the regional particularities of observed climate trends in different months or seasons of the year leading us to an 'Atlas of observed climate trends in Europe'. Keeping in mind the recent World Meteorological Organization (WMO) climate nor mal (CLINO) period, we have also calculated the 1961-1990 trends.

Extreme Hydrology and Climate Variability

Extreme Hydrology and Climate Variability
Author: Assefa M. Melesse
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2019-07-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128159995

Extreme Hydrology and Climate Variability: Monitoring, Modelling, Adaptation and Mitigation is a compilation of contributions by experts from around the world who discuss extreme hydrology topics, from monitoring, to modeling and management. With extreme climatic and hydrologic events becoming so frequent, this book is a critical source, adding knowledge to the science of extreme hydrology. Topics covered include hydrometeorology monitoring, climate variability and trends, hydrological variability and trends, landscape dynamics, droughts, flood processes, and extreme events management, adaptation and mitigation. Each of the book's chapters provide background and theoretical foundations followed by approaches used and results of the applied studies. This book will be highly used by water resource managers and extreme event researchers who are interested in understanding the processes and teleconnectivity of large-scale climate dynamics and extreme events, predictability, simulation and intervention measures. Presents datasets used and methods followed to support the findings included, allowing readers to follow these steps in their own research Provides variable methodological approaches, thus giving the reader multiple hydrological modeling information to use in their work Includes a variety of case studies, thus making the context of the book relatable to everyday working situations for those studying extreme hydrology Discusses extreme event management, including adaption and mitigation

Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Statistics 2022 (ICMSS 2022)

Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Statistics 2022 (ICMSS 2022)
Author: Nadihah Wahi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2023-02-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9464630140

This is an open access book. The ICMSS2022 is an international conference jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia together with the Banasthali University, Jaipur, India. This international conference aims to give exposure and to bring together academicians, researchers and industry experts for intellectual growth. The ICMSS2022 serves as a platform for the scientific community members to exchange ideas and approaches, to present research findings, and to discuss current issues and topics related to mathematics, statistics as well as their applications. Objectives: to present the most recent discoveries in mathematics and statistics. to serve as a platform for knowledge and information sharing between experts from industries and academia. to identify and create potential collaboration among participants. The organising committee of ICMSS2022 welcomes all delegates to deliberate over various aspects related to the conference themes and sub-themes.

Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates

Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates
Author: Assefa M. Melesse
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 822
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 3319187872

The book presents the processes governing the dynamics of landscapes, soils and sediments, water and energy under different climatic regions using studies conducted in varied climatic zones including arid, semi-arid, humid and wet regions. The spatiotemporal availability of the processes and fluxes and their linkage to the environment, land, soil and water management are presented at various scales. Spatial scales including laboratory, field, watershed, river basin and regions are represented. The effect of tillage operations and land management on soil physical characteristics and soil moisture is discussed. The book has 35 chapters in seven sections: 1) Landscape and Land Cover Dynamics, 2) Rainfall-Runoff Processes, 3) Floods and Hydrological Processes 4) Groundwater Flow and Aquifer Management, 5) Sediment Dynamics and Soil Management, 6) Climate change impact on vegetation, sediment and water dynamics, and 7) Water and Watershed Management.

Empirical-statistical Downscaling

Empirical-statistical Downscaling
Author: Rasmus E. Benestad
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9812819126

Empirical-statistical downscaling (ESD) is a method for estimating how local climatic variables are affected by large-scale climatic conditions. ESD has been applied to local climate/weather studies for years, but there are few ? if any ? textbooks on the subject. It is also anticipated that ESD will become more important and commonplace in the future, as anthropogenic global warming proceeds. Thus, a textbook on ESD will be important for next-generation climate scientists.

Hydrology in a Changing World

Hydrology in a Changing World
Author: Shailesh Kumar Singh
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2019-02-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030021971

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges in hydrological modeling. Hydrology, on both a local and global scale, has undergone dramatic changes, largely due to variations in climate, population growth and the associated land-use and land-cover changes. Written by experts in the field, the book provides decision-makers with a better understanding of the science, impacts, and consequences of these climate and land-use changes on hydrology. Further, offering insights into how the changing behavior of hydrological processes, related uncertainties and their evolution affect the modeling process, it is of interest for all researchers and practitioners using hydrological modeling.