To reduce the uncertainty associated with this important climate change index, recent studies have developed a new diurnal temperature range data set and compared the results to previous estimates.
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A More Powerful Reality Test for Climate Models
A new climate model evaluation package will deliver objective comparisons between models and observations for research and model development and provide a framework for community engagement.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Earth-Human Systems Research
Opportunities for Integration of Remote Sensing, Integrated Assessment, and Adaptation; Aspen, Colorado, 11–16 October 2015
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Precipitation Data Key to Food Security and Public Health
2015 Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission Applications Workshop; Hyattsville, Maryland, 9–10 June 2015
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Better Tools to Build Better Climate Models
A Department of Energy collaboration aims to make climate model development faster and more efficient by creating a prototype of a system for testing model components.
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Visualizing Cross-Sectional Data in a Real-World Context
Combining the capabilities of an open-source drawing tool with Google Earth maps allows researchers to visualize real-world cross-sectional data in three dimensions.
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Challenges in Assembling and Managing Environmental Data Sets
Pulling together long-term data is increasingly important in assessing environmental changes, whether regionally or globally.
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Abundance of Satellite Data Presents Opportunity, Challenge
Globalizing Societal Application of Scientific Research and Observations from Remote Sensing: The Path Forward; Tacoma, Washington, 23–25 June 2015
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Visualizing the Climate's Future
Climate Inspector: A new Web-based approach to exploring global climate change across space and time.
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International Effort Sustains and Develops Climate Data Records
SCOPE-CM Meeting; Geneva, Switzerland, 23–24 March 2015