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    • 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2020 

      Sherwood, S.; Hugelius, G.; Schuur, E.; Sonntag, S. (2021)
      While this report confirms the continued amplification of key environmental impacts, such as higher than expected emissions from permafrost thaw and possible weakening of the land sink, it also points to opportunities that ...

    • 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2021 

      Future Earth, The Earth League, WCRP (2021)
      This is the fifth instalment from the annual series 10 New Insights in Climate Science, which aims to synthesise and communicate the latest and most essential scientific findings on climate change. It is the result of a ...

    • A Bayesian Approach to the Estimation of Parameters and Their Interdependencies in Environmental Modeling 

      Albert, C.; Callies, U.; von Toussaint, U. (2022)
      We present a case study for Bayesian analysis and proper representation of distributions and dependence among parameters when calibrating process-oriented environmental models. A simple water quality model for the Elbe ...

    • A Calibration-Free Methodology to Estimate Significant Wave Height Using Time-Sequences of X-Band Marine Radar Images 

      Navarro Ariza, W.; Streßer, M.; Carrasco, R.; Seemann, J.; Horstmann, J. (2022)

    • A Calibration-Free Methodology to Estimate Significant Wave Height Using Time-Sequences of X-Band Marine Radar Images 

      Navarro, W.; Streßer, M.; Carrasco, R.; Seemann, J.; Horstmann, J. (2022)
      This research applies a calibration-free method to estimate the significant wave height (Hs) using the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal acquired by a coherent on receive X-Band radar that operates in horizontal ...

    • A Climate-Economy Model with Endogenous Carbon Intensity 

      Kovalevsky, D. (2022)
      We develop a simple aggregate nonlinear model of global coupled climate-socioeconomic system and explore with model simulations possible futures with and without climate mitigation actions. Carbon emissions produced by the ...

    • A Coherent on Receive X-Band Marine Radar for Ocean Observations 

      Horstmann, J.; Bödewadt, J.; Carrasco, R.; Cysewski, M.; Seemann, J.; Streβer, M. (2021)
      Marine radars are increasingly popular for monitoring meteorological and oceanographic parameters such as ocean surface wind, waves and currents as well as bathymetry and shorelines. Within this paper a coherent on receive ...

    • A compilation of global bio-optical in situ data for ocean colour satellite applications – version three 

      Valente, A.; Sathyendranath, S.; Brotas, V.; Groom, S.; Grant, M.; Jackson, T.; Chuprin, A.; Taberner, M.; Airs, R.; Antoine, D.; Arnone, R.; Balch, W. M.; Barker, K.; Barlow, R.; Bélanger, S.; Berthon, J.-F.; Beşiktepe, Ş.; Borsheim, Y.; Bracher, A.; Brando, V.; Brewin, R. J. W.; Canuti, E.; Chavez, F. P.; Cianca, A.; Claustre, H.; Clementson, L.; Crout, R.; Ferreira, A.; Freeman, S.; Frouin, R.; García-Soto, C.; Gibb, S. W.; Goericke, R.; Gould, R.; Guillocheau, N.; Hooker, S. B.; Hu, C.; Kahru, M.; Kampel, M.; Klein, H.; Kratzer, S.; Kudela, R.; Ledesma, J.; Lohrenz, S.; Loisel, H.; Mannino, A.; Martinez-Vicente, V.; Matrai, P.; McKee, D.; Mitchell, B. G.; Moisan, T.; Montes, E.; Muller-Karger, F.; Neeley, A.; Novak, M.; O'Dowd, L.; Ondrusek, M.; Platt, T.; Poulton, A. J.; Repecaud, M.; Röttgers, R.; Schroeder, T.; Smyth, T.; Smythe-Wright, D.; Sosik, H. M.; Thomas, C.; Thomas, R.; Tilstone, G.; Tracana, A.; Twardowski, M.; Vellucci, V.; Voss, K.; Werdell, J.; Wernand, M.; Wojtasiewicz, B.; Wright, S.; Zibordi, G. (2022)
      A global in situ data set for validation of ocean colour products from the ESA Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) is presented. This version of the compilation, starting in 1997, now extends to 2021, which is ...

    • A Digital Twin modelling framework for the assessment of seagrass Nature Based Solutions against storm surges 

      Pillai, U.; Pinardi, N.; Alessandri, J.; Federico, I.; Causio, S.; Unguendoli, S.; Valentini, A.; Staneva, J. (2022)
      In this paper we demonstrate a novel framework for assessing nature-based solutions (NBSs) in coastal zones using a new suite of numerical models that provide a virtual “replica” of the natural environment. We design ...

    • A framework for estuarine future sea level scenarios: Response of the industrialised Elbe estuary to projected mean sea level rise and internal variability 

      Pein, J.; Staneva, J.; Mayer, B.; Palmer, M.D.; Schrum, C. (2023)
      In this study, we apply probabilistic estimates of mean sea level (MSL) rise and a sub-set of regional climate model ensemble simulations to force a numerical model of the southern North Sea, downscaling projected sea level ...

    • A frequency-optimised temperature record for the Holocene 

      Essell, H.; Krusic, P.; Esper, J.; Wagner, S.; Braconnot, P.; Jungclaus, J.; Muschitiello, F.; Oppenheimer, C.; Büntgen, U. (2023)
      Existing global mean surface temperature reconstructions for the Holocene lack high-frequency variability that is essential for contextualising recent trends and extremes in the Earth's climate system. Here, we isolate and ...

    • A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research 

      Maasri, A.; Jähnig, S.C.; Adamescu, M.C.; Adrian, R.; Baigun, C.; Baird, D.J.; Batista-Morales, A.; Bonada, N.; Brown, L.E.; Cai, Q.; Campos-Silva, J.V.; Clausnitzer, V.; Contreras-MacBeath, T.; Cooke, S.J.; Datry, T.; Delacámara, G.; De Meester, L.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Do, V.T.; Domisch, S.; Dudgeon, D.; Erös, T.; Freitag, H.; Freyhof, J.; Friedrich, J.; Friedrichs-Manthey, M.; Geist, J.; Gessner, M.O.; Goethals, P.; Gollock, M.; Gordon, C.; Grossart, H.-P.; Gulemvuga, G.; Gutiérrez-Fonseca, P.E.; Haase, P.; Hering, D.; Hahn, H.J.; Hawkins, C.P.; He, F.; Heino, J.; Hermoso, V.; Hogan, Z.; Hölker, F.; Jeschke, J.M.; Jiang, M.; Johnson, R.K.; Kalinkat, G.; Karimov, B.K.; Kasangaki, A.; Kimirei, I.A.; Kohlmann, B.; Kuemmerlen, M.; Kuiper, J.J.; Kupilas, B.; Langhans, S.D.; Lansdown, R.; Leese, F.; Magbanua, F.S.; Matsuzaki, S.-I.S.; Monaghan, M.T.; Mumladze, L.; Muzon, J.; Mvogo Ndongo, P.A.; Nejstgaard, J.C.; Nikitina, O.; Ochs, C.; Odume, O.; Opperman, J.J.; Patricio, H.; Pauls, S.; Raghavan, R.; Ramírez, A.; Rashni, B.; Ross-Gillespie, V.; Samways, M.J.; Schäfer, R.B.; Schmidt-Kloiber, A.; Seehausen, O.; Shah, D.N.; Sharma, S.; Soininen, J.; Sommerwerk, N.; Stockwell, J.D.; Suhling, F.; Tachamo Shah, R.D.; Tharme, R.E.; Thorp, J.H.; Tickner, D.; Tockner, K.; Tonkin, J.D.; Valle, M.; Vitule, J.; Volk, M.; Wang, D.; Wolter, C.; Worischka, S. (2022)
      Global freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically, and meeting the challenges of this crisis requires bold goals and the mobilisation of substantial resources. While the reasons are varied, investments in both ...

    • A global assessment of actors and their roles in climate change adaptation 

      Petzold, J.; Hawxwell, T.; Jantke, K.; Gonçalves Gresse, E.; Mirbach, C.; Ajibade, I.; Bhadwal, S.; Bowen, K.; Fischer, A.P.; Joe, E.T.; Kirchhoff, C.J.; Mach, K.J.; Reckien, D.; Segnon, A.C.; Singh, C.; Ulibarri, N.; Campbell, D.; Cremin, E.; Färber, L.; Hegde, G.; Jeong, J.; Nunbogu, A.M.; Pradhan, H.K.; Schröder, L.S.; Shah, M.A.R.; Reese, P.; Sultana, F.; Tello, C.; Xu, J.; The Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative Team; Garschagen, M. (2023)
      An assessment of the global progress in climate change adaptation is urgently needed. Despite a rising awareness that adaptation should involve diverse societal actors and a shared sense of responsibility, little is known ...

    • A globally relevant stock of soil nitrogen in the Yedoma permafrost domain 

      Strauss, J.; Biasi, C.; Sanders, T.; Abbott, B.W.; von Deimling, T.S.; Voigt, C.; Winkel, M.; Marushchak, M.E.; Kou, D.; Fuchs, M.; Horn, M.A.; Jongejans, L.L.; Liebner, S.; Nitzbon, J.; Schirrmeister, L.; Walter Anthony, K.; Yang, Y.; Zubrzycki, S.; Laboor, S.; Treat, C.; Grosse, G. (2022)
      Nitrogen regulates multiple aspects of the permafrost climate feedback, including plant growth, organic matter decomposition, and the production of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. Despite its importance, current ...

    • A High-Throughput Assay for Quantifying Phenotypic Traits of Microalgae 

      Argyle, P.; Hinners, J.; Walworth, N.; Collins, S.; Levine, N.; Doblin, M. (2021)
      High-throughput methods for phenotyping microalgae are in demand across a variety of research and commercial purposes. Many microalgae can be readily cultivated in multi-well plates for experimental studies which can reduce ...

    • A leverage points analysis of a qualitative system dynamics model for climate change adaptation in agriculture 

      Egerer, S.; Valencia Cortera, R.; Celliers, L.; Máñez Costa, M. (2021)
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    • A methodology for attributing the role of climate change in extreme events: a global spectrally nudged storyline 

      van Garderen, L.; Feser, F.; Shepherd, T. (2021)
      Extreme weather events are generally associated with unusual dynamical conditions, yet

    • A methodology for attributing the role of climate change in extreme events: a global spectrally nudged storyline 

      van Garderen, L.; Feser, F.; Shepherd, T. (2021)
      Extreme weather events are generally associated with unusual dynamical conditions, yet the signal-to-noise ratio of the dynamical aspects of climate change that are relevant to extremes appears to be small, and the nature ...

    • A methodology to uncertainty quantification of essential ocean variables 

      Waldmann, C.; Fischer, P.; Seitz, S.; Köllner, M.; Fischer, J.; Bergenthal, M.; Brix, H.; Weinreben, S.; Huber, R. (2022)
      The goal of this study is to provide a universally applicable procedure for a systematic evaluation of in situ measured data from single sensors regarding quantifying the uncertainty of the measurement results. As determining ...

    • A modelling study of temporal and spatial pCO2 variability on the biologically active and temperature-dominated Scotian Shelf 

      Rutherford, K.; Fennel, K.; Atamanchuk, D.; Wallace, D.; Thomas, H. (2021)
      Continental shelves are thought to be affected disproportionately by climate change and are a large contributor to global air–sea carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes. It is often reported that low-latitude shelves tend to act as ...