Challenges in adaptation to a changing climate: Case study for Washington, DC area extreme wind and heat events

Franklin T. Lombardo, Bilal M. Ayyub

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Preliminary Conclusions • Non-climate factors can affect frequency/intensity of wind speeds • Low confidence in climate projections for wind speeds • Thunderstorms dominate DC extreme wind climate • Linking observations and large-scale parameters Needs for Adaptation • Development of flexible, non-stationary statistical models • Detailed upscaling, downscaling research • Embrace uncertainty - quantify and attribute ALL uncertainties • Identification of possible thresholds/tipping points.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCarbon Management Technology Conference 2013, CMTC 2013
PublisherAIChE
Pages1278-1287
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781510816503
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Carbon Management Technology Conference 2013, CMTC 2013 - Alexandria, United States
Duration: Oct 21 2013Oct 23 2013

Publication series

NameCarbon Management Technology Conference 2013, CMTC 2013
Volume2

Other

Other2nd Carbon Management Technology Conference 2013, CMTC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlexandria
Period10/21/1310/23/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Media Technology
  • General Environmental Science
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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