Future change of temperature and precipitation extremes in South America

As derived from the PRECIS regional climate modeling system

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Marengo, J.A., Jones, R, Alves, L.M., Valverde, M.C.

Abstract

Using the PRECIS regional climate modeling system this study analyses the distribution of extremes of temperature and precipitation ill South America in the recent past (1961 - 1990) and in a future (2071 - 2100) climate under the IPCC SRES A2 and B2 emissions scenarios.

Citation

Marengo, J.A., Jones, R., Alves, L.M., Valverde, M.C., Future change of temperature and precipitation extremes in South America as derived from the PRECIS regional climate modeling system, International Journal of Climatology, vol.29, issue15, pp.2241-2255, Royal Meteorological Society, 2009

Future change of temperature and precipitation extremes in South America as derived from the PRECIS regional climate modeling system

Published 1 January 2009
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