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A framework for developing high-resolution multi-model climate projections: 21st century scenarios for the UK

  1. Jean-Philippe Vidal*,
  2. Steven Wade

Article first published online: 3 AUG 2007

DOI: 10.1002/joc.1593

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International Journal of Climatology

International Journal of Climatology

Volume 28, Issue 7, pages 843–858, 15 June 2008

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Vidal, J.-P. and Wade, S. (2008), A framework for developing high-resolution multi-model climate projections: 21st century scenarios for the UK. Int. J. Climatol., 28: 843–858. doi: 10.1002/joc.1593

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  1. HR Wallingford, Howbery Park, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA, United Kingdom

*HR Wallingford, Howbery Park, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA, United Kingdom.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 24 APR 2008
  2. Article first published online: 3 AUG 2007
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 9 JUN 2007
  4. Manuscript Revised: 3 APR 2007
  5. Manuscript Received: 9 OCT 2006

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  • European Commission Marie Curie Research Fellowship
  • UK Water Industry Research Ltd.
  • UK Environment Agency. Grant Number: (CL\04\C)

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