Space-time statistics of extreme precipitation
Precipitation extremes are a space-time phenomenon, but have been statistically treated in the past mainly from single point observations. Here, we aim at the statistical analyses of the dynamics of space-time extremes and at the development of new statistical approaches to describe it. As one main outcome, area-intensity-duration-frequency (AIDF) curves will be estimated for past, present and future times. In addition, questions regarding the temporal development of theses extremes, clustering phenomena, unusual events will be addressed. The research utilizes especially high space-time resolution precipitation data from weather radar in addition to the rain gauge and climate model re-analyses data.
Institution: University Hannover, University Stuttgart
Contact: Uwe Haberlandt , Jochen Seidel