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Homogeneity adjustments of temperature and precipitation series—Finnish and Nordic data

  1. H. Tuomenvirta*

Article first published online: 17 APR 2001

DOI: 10.1002/joc.616

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International Journal of Climatology

International Journal of Climatology

Volume 21, Issue 4, pages 495–506, 30 March 2001

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Tuomenvirta, H. (2001), Homogeneity adjustments of temperature and precipitation series—Finnish and Nordic data. Int. J. Climatol., 21: 495–506. doi: 10.1002/joc.616

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  1. Finnish Meteorological Institute, Box 503, FIN-00101 Helsinki, Finland

*Finnish Meteorological Institute, Box 503, FIN-00101 Helsinki, Finland

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  1. Issue published online: 17 APR 2001
  2. Article first published online: 17 APR 2001
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 28 SEP 2000
  4. Manuscript Revised: 4 SEP 2000
  5. Manuscript Received: 21 MAY 2000

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  • Vilho, Yrjö and Kalle Väisälä Foundation

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