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Scientific descriptions of the climate have traditionally been based on the study of average meteorological values taken from different positions around the world. In recent years however it has become apparent that these averages should be considered with other statistics that ultimately characterize spatial and temporal variability. This book is designed to meet that need. It is based on a course in computational statistics taught by the author that arose from a variety of projects on the design and development of software for the study of climate change, using statistics and methods of random functions.
This book investigates the necessity of integrating spatial and temporal variability statistics into meteorological analysis to move beyond traditional average-value climate modeling. Author Ilya Polyak draws upon his extensive background in software design for climate change research to present a rigorous framework for computational statistics. By applying the theory of random functions to meteorological data, the text provides a methodology for interpreting complex climate patterns that simple averages fail to capture.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a specialized technical resource for researchers and students bridging the gap between statistical theory and climate science. Readers frequently note the high level of mathematical density, making it a foundational text for those developing climate-focused software applications.
Page Count:
376
Publication Date:
1996-08-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195099990
ISBN-13:
9780195099997
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