Climate Science for Serving Society: Research, Modeling and Prediction Priorities |
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| Author:
| Asrar, Ghassem R.
Hurrell, James W. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-299-87665-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $214.80 |
Book Description:
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This volume offers a comprehensive survey and a close analysis of efforts to develop actionable climate information in support of vital decisions for climate adaptation, risk management and policy. Arising from submissions and discussion at the 2011 Open Science Conference (OSC) of the World Climate Research Program (WCRP), the book addresses research and intellectual challenges which span the full range of Program activities.
This volume offers a comprehensive survey and a close analysis of efforts to develop actionable climate information in support of vital decisions for climate adaptation, risk management and policy. Arising from submissions and discussion at the 2011 Open Science Conference (OSC) of the World Climate Research Program (WCRP), the book addresses research and intellectual challenges which span the full range of Program activities.