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Representing model uncertainty in weather and climate prediction

Authors :
Palmer, T.N.
Shutts, G.J
Hagedorn, R.
Doblas-Reyes, F.J
Jung, T.
Leutbecher, M.
Source :
Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Annual, 2005, Vol. 33, 163-193
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The methods used to represent model uncertainty of weather and climate prediction are discussed. It is argued that multimodel and related ensembles are superior to corresponding single model ensembles but do not provide a comprehensive representation of model uncertainty.

Subjects

Subjects :
Climatic changes -- Research
Weather forecasting -- Methods
Stochastic analysis
Astronomy
Earth sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00846597
Volume :
33
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.134894582

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