What is WorldClim data?
WorldClim is a database of high spatial resolution global weather and climate data. These data can be used for mapping and spatial modeling. The data are provided for use in research and related activities; and some specialized skill and knowledge is needed to use them (here is some help).
What is downscaled climate data?
Statistical downscaling is a technique used to translate large-scale Global Climate Models (GCM) data into smaller spatial scales (e.g. a single watershed) which can be better utilized by regional and local stakeholders to address their specific needs.
How do you cite WorldClim?
Citation: Fick, S.E. and R.J. Hijmans, 2017. WorldClim 2: new 1km spatial resolution climate surfaces for global land areas.
What is World climate region?
World climates are generally divided into five large regions: tropical, dry, mid-latitude, high latitude, and highland.
What is a downscaled model?
Downscaled modeling examines relatively small areas in detail—in some cases down to 25 square kilometers,3 a far higher resolution than that offered by global climate model simulations. The goal is to generate more locally relevant projections of long-term weather patterns for regions, states, and cities.
What does Bioclimate mean?
Definition of bioclimatic : of or relating to the relations of climate and living matter bioclimatic adaptations.
What does CMIP5 stand for?
Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5
CMIP5 (formally: Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5) is the most current and extensive of the CMIPs.
What is bioclimatic house?
Bioclimatic architecture is a way of designing buildings based on the local climate, with the aim of ensuring thermal comfort using environmental resources. They must also blend into their natural surroundings.
What is the resolution of Worldclim data?
The data are available at 4 different spatial resolutions; from 30 seconds (0.93 x 0.93 = 0.86 km2 at the equator) to 2.5, 5 and 10 minutes (18.6 x 18.6 = 344 km2 at the equator).