Linking climate change modelling to impacts studies: recent advances in downscaling techniques for hydrological modelling

被引:1569
作者
Fowler, H. J.
Blenkinsop, S.
Tebaldi, C.
机构
[1] Univ Newcastle, Sch Civil Engn & Geosci, Water Resource Syst Res Lab, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England
[2] Natl Ctr Atmospher Res, Inst Study Soc & Environm, Boulder, CO USA
基金
英国自然环境研究理事会;
关键词
downscaling; climate change; hydrological impacts; comparative studies; extremes; uncertainty;
D O I
10.1002/joc.1556
中图分类号
P4 [大气科学(气象学)];
学科分类号
0706 ; 070601 ;
摘要
There is now a large published literature on the strengths and weaknesses of downscaling methods for different climatic variables, in different regions and seasons. However, little attention is given to the choice of downscaling method when examining the impacts of climate change on hydrological systems. This review paper assesses the current downscalling literature, examining new developments in the downscaling field specifically for hydrological impacts. Sections focus on the downscaling concept; new methods; comparative methodological studies; the modelling of extremes; and the application to hydrological impacts. Consideration is then given to new developments in climate scenario construction which may offer the most potential for advancement within the 'downscaling for hydrological impacts' community, such as probabilistic modelling, pattern scaling and downscaling of multiple variables and suggests ways that they can be merged with downscaling techniques in a probabilistic climate change scenario framework to assess the uncertainties associated with future projections. Within hydrological impact studies there is still little consideration given to applied research; how the results can be best used to enable stakeholders and managers to make informed, robust decisions on adaptation and mitigation strategies in the face of many uncertainties about the future. It is suggested that there is a need for a move away from comparison studies into the provision of decision-making tools for planning and management that are robust to future uncertainties; with examination and understanding of uncertainties within the modelling system. Copyright (C) 2007 Royal Meteorological Society
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页码:1547 / 1578
页数:32
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