Effects of different reference periods on drought index (SPEI) estimations from 1901 to 2014

This study aims to understand how different reference periods (i.e., calibration periods) of climate data used to estimate drought indices influence regional drought assessments. Specifically, we investigate the influences of different reference periods on historical drought characteristics, suc...

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Main Authors: M.-J. Um, Y. Kim, D. Park, J. Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-10-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/21/4989/2017/hess-21-4989-2017.pdf