Using historical normals to improve modern monthly climate normal surfaces for Madagascar

摘要

High-resolution, spatially continuous climate models are an essential first step in assessing fine-scale impacts of climate and projected future climates. Observational weather station networks supporting such models are often inadequate and are spread unevenly throughout the globe, particularly in developing regions such as Madagascar, since network establishment and maintenance requires significant investment. Quality climate models are greatly needed for the assessment of conservation, agricultural productivity and socio-economic studies of climate vulnerability.