The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios
This study investigates the possibilities and limitations of using Regional Climate Model (RCM) output for the simulation of alpine permafrost scenarios. It focuses on the general problem of scale mismatch between RCMs and impact models and, in particular, the special challenges that arise when driv...
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ftunivreading:oai:centaur.reading.ac.uk:31001 2024-09-15T18:29:29+00:00 The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios Salzmann, Nadine Frei, Christoph Vidale, Pier Luigi Hoelzle, Martin 2007 https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/31001/ unknown Elsevier Salzmann, N., Frei, C., Vidale, P. L. <https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/view/creators/90000796.html> orcid:0000-0002-1800-8460 and Hoelzle, M. (2007) The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios. Global and Planetary Change, 56 (1-2). pp. 188-202. ISSN 0921-8181 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2006.07.006 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2006.07.006> Article PeerReviewed 2007 ftunivreading https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2006.07.006 2024-06-25T14:53:30Z This study investigates the possibilities and limitations of using Regional Climate Model (RCM) output for the simulation of alpine permafrost scenarios. It focuses on the general problem of scale mismatch between RCMs and impact models and, in particular, the special challenges that arise when driving an impact model in topographically complex high-mountain environments with the output of an RCM. Two approaches are introduced that take into account the special difficulties in such areas, and thus enable the use of RCM for alpine permafrost scenario modelling. Intended as an initial example, they are applied at the area of Corvatsch (Upper Engadine, Switzerland) in order to demonstrate and discuss the application of the two approaches, rather than to provide an assessment of future changes in permafrost occurrence. There are still many uncertainties and inaccuracies inherent in climate and impact models, which increase when driving one model with the output of the other. Nevertheless, our study shows that the use of RCMs offers new and promising perspectives for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios Article in Journal/Newspaper permafrost CentAUR: Central Archive at the University of Reading Global and Planetary Change 56 1-2 188 202 |
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This study investigates the possibilities and limitations of using Regional Climate Model (RCM) output for the simulation of alpine permafrost scenarios. It focuses on the general problem of scale mismatch between RCMs and impact models and, in particular, the special challenges that arise when driving an impact model in topographically complex high-mountain environments with the output of an RCM. Two approaches are introduced that take into account the special difficulties in such areas, and thus enable the use of RCM for alpine permafrost scenario modelling. Intended as an initial example, they are applied at the area of Corvatsch (Upper Engadine, Switzerland) in order to demonstrate and discuss the application of the two approaches, rather than to provide an assessment of future changes in permafrost occurrence. There are still many uncertainties and inaccuracies inherent in climate and impact models, which increase when driving one model with the output of the other. Nevertheless, our study shows that the use of RCMs offers new and promising perspectives for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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Salzmann, Nadine Frei, Christoph Vidale, Pier Luigi Hoelzle, Martin The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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Salzmann, Nadine Frei, Christoph Vidale, Pier Luigi Hoelzle, Martin |
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The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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application of regional climate model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios |
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Salzmann, N., Frei, C., Vidale, P. L. <https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/view/creators/90000796.html> orcid:0000-0002-1800-8460 and Hoelzle, M. (2007) The application of Regional Climate Model output for the simulation of high-mountain permafrost scenarios. Global and Planetary Change, 56 (1-2). pp. 188-202. ISSN 0921-8181 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2006.07.006 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2006.07.006> |
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