Date of Award
8-1-2023
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Justin Minder
Keywords
Climate, High-resolution Modelling, South America
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences
Abstract
Orographic precipitation and snowpack are important for water resources and hydrometeorological hazards in the Andes Mountain range. As the climate warms, South American atmospheric rivers (ARs) are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, leading to increased orographic precipitation. Improved understanding of orographic precipitation and snowpack, and their association with ARs, in a warming climate is needed to provide a foundation for understanding future hydroclimate change over the Andes. The goal of this research is to evaluate how well variations in high-resolution regional climate simulations over the southern Andes (30-55°S), agree with observations of (1) orographic precipitation and (2) snowpack and (3) the AR impacts. The response of these variables to climate warming is also assessed.
Recommended Citation
Potter, Erin, "An Evaluation Of High-Resolution Model Simulations Of Orographic Precipitation, Snowpack, Atmospheric Rivers, And Their Climate Sensitivities In The Southern Andes" (2023). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 3222.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/3222