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DOI	10.3390/cli9070103
	Precipitation Climatology for the Arid Region of the Arabian Peninsula-Variability, Trends and Extremes
	Patlakas, Platon; Stathopoulos, Christos; Flocas, Helena; Bartsotas, Nikolaos S.; Kallos, George
通讯作者	Kallos, G (corresponding author), Natl & Kapodistrian Univ Athens, Dept Phys, Univ Campus,Bldg PHYS 5, Athens 15784, Greece. ; Kallos, G (corresponding author), Weather & Marine Engn Technol PC WeMET PC, Athens 17456, Greece.
来源期刊	CLIMATE
EISSN	2225-1154
出版年	2021
卷号	9 期号:7
英文摘要	The Arabian Peninsula is a region characterized by diverse climatic conditions due to its location and geomorphological characteristics. Its precipitation patterns are characterized by very low annual amounts with great seasonal and spatial variability. Moreover, extreme events often lead to flooding and pose threat to human life and activities. Towards a better understanding of the spatiotemporal features of precipitation in the region, a thirty-year (1986-2015) climatic analysis has been prepared with the aid of the state-of-the-art numerical modeling system RAMS/ICLAMS. Its two-way interactive nesting capabilities, explicit cloud microphysical schemes with seven categories of hydrometeors and the ability to handle dust aerosols as predictive quantities are significant advantages over an area where dust is a dominant factor. An extended evaluation based on in situ measurements and satellite records revealed a good model behavior. The analysis was performed in three main components; the mean climatic characteristics, the rainfall trends and the extreme cases. The extremes are analyzed under the principles of the extreme value theory, focusing not only on the duration but also on the intensity of the events. The annual and monthly rainfall patterns are investigated and discussed. The spatial distribution of the precipitation trends revealed insignificant percentage differences in the examined period. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the eastern part and the top half of the western Arabian Peninsula presented the lowest risk associated with extreme events. Apart from the pure scientific interest, the present study provides useful information for different sectors of society and economy, such as civil protection, constructions and reinsurance.
英文关键词	regional climatology precipitation rainfall Arabian Peninsula arid/semi-arid region precipitation dynamical downscaling trend analysis extremes intensity duration frequency return periods
类型	Article
语种	英语
收录类别	ESCI
WOS记录号	WOS:000676778700001
WOS关键词	SAUDI-ARABIA ; RAINFALL ; TEMPERATURE ; PERFORMANCE
WOS类目	Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
WOS研究方向	Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/362870
作者单位	[Patlakas, Platon; Stathopoulos, Christos; Flocas, Helena; Bartsotas, Nikolaos S.; Kallos, George] Natl & Kapodistrian Univ Athens, Dept Phys, Univ Campus,Bldg PHYS 5, Athens 15784, Greece; [Patlakas, Platon; Stathopoulos, Christos; Bartsotas, Nikolaos S.; Kallos, George] Weather & Marine Engn Technol PC WeMET PC, Athens 17456, Greece
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Patlakas, Platon,Stathopoulos, Christos,Flocas, Helena,et al. Precipitation Climatology for the Arid Region of the Arabian Peninsula-Variability, Trends and Extremes[J],2021,9(7).
APA	Patlakas, Platon,Stathopoulos, Christos,Flocas, Helena,Bartsotas, Nikolaos S.,&Kallos, George.(2021).Precipitation Climatology for the Arid Region of the Arabian Peninsula-Variability, Trends and Extremes.CLIMATE,9(7).
MLA	Patlakas, Platon,et al."Precipitation Climatology for the Arid Region of the Arabian Peninsula-Variability, Trends and Extremes".CLIMATE 9.7(2021).