Three climate simulations provide daily precipitation estimates over the Himalayan region. The dataset includes two 30-member ensemble simulations spanning 40-year periods (1961-2000 and 2061 -2100) and a present-day simulation nudged to reanalysis winds from 1982 to 2017. These simulations were produced by NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory using the GFDL FLOR model.
Use Cases
- Analyze changes in daily precipitation intensity between historical (1961-2000) and future (2061-2100) ensemble simulations.
- Validate the GFDL FLOR model's present-day simulation (1982-2017) against observational data for the Himalayan region.
- Study seasonal (summer/winter) patterns of extreme precipitation across the 30-member ensembles to assess variability.
- Downscale regional climate projections for hydrological risk assessment using the modeled daily precipitation fields.
Strengths
- Includes 30-member ensembles for both historical and future periods, allowing for analysis of model uncertainty.
- Covers a long temporal range with simulations for the 20th, 21st, and present-day (1982-2017) climates.
- Provides data specifically for the High Mountain Asia region, a critical area for climate and hydrological studies.
Limitations
- Modeled data may contain biases and uncertainties inherent to the GFDL FLOR climate model.
- Spatial resolution and exact geographic bounds are not specified in the provided description.
- The dataset's future projection (2061-2100) is based on a single climate model and emission scenario.
Provenance
- Source
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL).
- Collection Method
- Simulated using the Forecast-oriented Low Ocean Resolution version of the CM2.5 model (GFDL FLOR).
- Time Range
- 1961-2000, 1982-2017, and 2061-2100.
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Himalayan region (High Mountain Asia).