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Surface air temperature trends in Southern Brazil for 1960–2002

  1. Jose A. Marengo*,
  2. Claudia C. Camargo

Article first published online: 7 AUG 2007

DOI: 10.1002/joc.1584

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International Journal of Climatology

International Journal of Climatology

Volume 28, Issue 7, pages 893–904, 15 June 2008

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Marengo, J. A. and Camargo, C. C. (2008), Surface air temperature trends in Southern Brazil for 1960–2002. Int. J. Climatol., 28: 893–904. doi: 10.1002/joc.1584

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  1. CPTEC/INPE, Rodovia Dutra km, 40, 12630-000 Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil

*CPTEC/INPE, Rodovia Dutra km, 40, 12630-000 Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 24 APR 2008
  2. Article first published online: 7 AUG 2007
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 26 MAY 2007
  4. Manuscript Revised: 21 MAY 2007
  5. Manuscript Received: 20 FEB 2006

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  • CNPq
  • IAI-CRN055 PROSUR
  • EU funded CLARIS

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