Analysis of climate trends in North Carolina (1949–1998)
- 作者：Boyles ; Ryan P. ; Raman ; Sethu
- 关键词：North Carolina ; Climate change ; Spatial analysis ; Precipitation ; Temperature
- 刊名：Environment International
- 出版年：2003
- 期刊代码：25_01604120
- 类别：env
- 出版时间：June, 2003
- 卷：29
- 期：2-3
- 页码：263-275
- 文件大小：1.36 M
摘要
North Carolina has one of the most complex climates in the United States (U.S.). Analysis of the climate in this state is critical for agricultural and planning purposes. Climate patterns and trends in North Carolina are analyzed for the period 1949–1998. Precipitation, minimum temperature, and maximum temperature are analyzed on seasonal and annual time scales using data collected from the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Network. Additionally, changes in patterns of occurrence of the last spring freeze and first fall freeze are investigated. Linear time series slopes are analyzed to investigate the spatial and temporal trends of climate variability in North Carolina. Spatial analysis of climate variability across North Carolina is performed using a geographic information system.