Scaling from Site-Specific Observations to Global Model Grids

Much attention in climate modeling has focused on how to downscale from large scale model output to smaller scales in order to resolve critical features such as mountain ranges. This Elements of Change report looks at the other side of the scale problem. It addresses the problem of known as upcaling, which is scaling from areas measured in square meters to larger aggregates. In this report are discussions of the practical and theoretical problems that arise with upscaling in a variety of regions. Since upscaling is widely required in models that forecast climate and other forms of global change, a better apprehension of this topic will serve to improve our models and understanding of key change.

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Hassol, S.J., and J. Katzenberger, eds. 1998, electronic edition 2008. Scaling From Site-Specific Observations to Global Model Grids. Proc. of an Aspen Global Change Institute Workshop 7-17 July 1997, Elements of Change series, AGCI. https://doi.org/10.69925/TOWA4272