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The Swedish Regional Climate Modelling Programme, SWECLIM: a review
Markku Rummukainen1, Sten Bergström, Gunn Persson
1Rossby Centre, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Norrköping. markku.rummukainen@smhi.se
Ambio
|July 22, 2004
Summary
The Swedish Regional Climate Modelling Programme (SWECLIM) advanced regional climate modeling in Northern Europe. It developed a coupled model system and climate projections for impact assessments and research.
Area of Science:
- Climate Science
- Environmental Science
- Hydrology
Background:
- The Swedish Regional Climate Modelling Programme (SWECLIM) was a national research network.
- It focused on regional climate modeling, projections, and hydrological impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance regional climate modeling capabilities in Northern Europe.
- To generate climate change projections and assess hydrological impacts.
- To provide climate information to stakeholders and contribute to international research.
Main Methods:
- Established an advanced, coupled atmosphere-ocean-hydrology regional climate model system.
- Conducted regional climate change projection studies.
- Performed relevant data and process studies.
Main Results:
- Developed a sophisticated regional climate model system for Northern Europe.
- Produced a suite of regional climate change projections.
- Made progress in data and process studies related to climate impacts.
Conclusions:
- SWECLIM successfully established advanced regional climate modeling tools and projections.
- The program provided valuable information for impact analyses and educational purposes.
- Contributions were made to both national and international climate research efforts.