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FutureStreams, a global dataset of future streamflow and water temperature
Joyce Bosmans1, Niko Wanders2, Marc F P Bierkens2,3
1Department of Environmental Science, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525, AJNijmegen, The Netherlands. joyce.bosmans@ru.nl.
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|June 15, 2022
Summary
FutureStreams is a new global dataset of projected streamflow and water temperature. This crucial data helps assess climate change impacts on freshwater ecosystems and human activities worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Hydrology
Background:
- Climate change significantly impacts freshwater ecosystems and socio-economic activities.
- Global, consistent data on projected streamflow and water temperature are essential for impact assessments but are currently unavailable.
- Freshwater environments are critical for biodiversity and human well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present FutureStreams, the first global dataset of projected streamflow and water temperature.
- To provide data for multiple climate scenarios up to 2099 at a high spatial resolution.
- To offer a baseline of recent past data for comparative analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized global hydrological and water temperature models (PCR-GLOBWB, DynWat).
- Forced models with climate data from five general circulation models (GCMs).
- Incorporated four representative concentration pathways (RCPs) to represent diverse emission trajectories.
Main Results:
- Generated a global dataset of projected streamflow and water temperature at a 5 arcminute resolution.
- Dataset includes weekly streamflow and water temperature data from 1976 to 2099.
- Derived ecological indicators are included for enhanced environmental analysis.
Conclusions:
- FutureStreams is a foundational resource for global-scale impact assessments.
- The dataset will aid in understanding the implications of changing freshwater conditions for ecosystems and society.
- Enables proactive strategies for freshwater resource management under climate change.
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