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A comparison of spatial interpolation methods to estimate continuous wind speed surfaces using irregularly distributed data from England and Wales

  1. W. Luo,
  2. M. C. Taylor*,
  3. S. R. Parker

Article first published online: 2 AUG 2007

DOI: 10.1002/joc.1583

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International Journal of Climatology

International Journal of Climatology

Volume 28, Issue 7, pages 947–959, 15 June 2008

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Luo, W., Taylor, M. C. and Parker, S. R. (2008), A comparison of spatial interpolation methods to estimate continuous wind speed surfaces using irregularly distributed data from England and Wales. Int. J. Climatol., 28: 947–959. doi: 10.1002/joc.1583

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  1. Agri-Environment & Crop Management, Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LZ, UK

*Agri-Environment & Crop Management, Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LZ, UK.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 24 APR 2008
  2. Article first published online: 2 AUG 2007
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 27 MAY 2007
  4. Manuscript Revised: 12 MAR 2007
  5. Manuscript Received: 24 APR 2006

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