A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts

J. C. Refsgaard; H. Madsen; V. Andréassian; K. Arnbjerg-Nielsen; T. A. Davidson; M. Drews; D. P. Hamilton; E. Jeppesen; E. Kjellström; J. E. Olesen; T. O. Sonnenborg; D. Trolle; P. Willems; J. H. Christensen

doi:10.1007/s10584-013-0990-2

A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts

J. C. Refsgaard, H. Madsen, V. Andréassian, K. Arnbjerg-Nielsen, T. A. Davidson, M. Drews, D. P. Hamilton, E. Jeppesen, E. Kjellström, J. E. Olesen, T. O. Sonnenborg, D. Trolle, P. Willems, J. H. Christensen

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Abstract

Models used for climate change impact projections are typically not tested for simulation beyond current climate conditions. Since we have no data truly reflecting future conditions, a key challenge in this respect is to rigorously test models using proxies of future conditions. This paper presents a validation framework and guiding principles applicable across earth science disciplines for testing the capability of models to project future climate change and its impacts. Model test schemes comprising split-sample tests, differential split-sample tests and proxy site tests are discussed in relation to their application for projections by use of single models, ensemble modelling and space-time-substitution and in relation to use of different data from historical time series, paleo data and controlled experiments. We recommend that differential-split sample tests should be performed with best available proxy data in order to build further confidence in model projections.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Climatic Change
Vol/bind	122
Udgave nummer	1-2
Sider (fra-til)	271-282
Antal sider	12
ISSN	0165-0009
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-0990-2
Status	Udgivet - 2014
Udgivet eksternt	Ja

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Refsgaard, J. C., Madsen, H., Andréassian, V., Arnbjerg-Nielsen, K., Davidson, T. A., Drews, M., Hamilton, D. P., Jeppesen, E., Kjellström, E., Olesen, J. E., Sonnenborg, T. O., Trolle, D., Willems, P., & Christensen, J. H. (2014). A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts. Climatic Change, 122(1-2), 271-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-0990-2

A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts. / Refsgaard, J. C.; Madsen, H.; Andréassian, V.; Arnbjerg-Nielsen, K.; Davidson, T. A.; Drews, M.; Hamilton, D. P.; Jeppesen, E.; Kjellström, E.; Olesen, J. E.; Sonnenborg, T. O.; Trolle, D.; Willems, P.; Christensen, J. H.

I: Climatic Change, Bind 122, Nr. 1-2, 2014, s. 271-282.

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review

Refsgaard, JC, Madsen, H, Andréassian, V, Arnbjerg-Nielsen, K, Davidson, TA, Drews, M, Hamilton, DP, Jeppesen, E, Kjellström, E, Olesen, JE, Sonnenborg, TO, Trolle, D, Willems, P & Christensen, JH 2014, 'A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts', Climatic Change, bind 122, nr. 1-2, s. 271-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-0990-2

Refsgaard, J. C. ; Madsen, H. ; Andréassian, V. ; Arnbjerg-Nielsen, K. ; Davidson, T. A. ; Drews, M. ; Hamilton, D. P. ; Jeppesen, E. ; Kjellström, E. ; Olesen, J. E. ; Sonnenborg, T. O. ; Trolle, D. ; Willems, P. ; Christensen, J. H. / A framework for testing the ability of models to project climate change and its impacts. I: Climatic Change. 2014 ; Bind 122, Nr. 1-2. s. 271-282.

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