A regional climate palaeosimulation for Europe in the period 1500–1990 – Part 1: Model validation (original) (raw)

2013, Climate of the Past

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This study validates a regional climate model (RCM) for Europe covering the period from 1500 to 1990, focusing on the challenges of comparing proxy-based climate reconstructions with climate simulations. The paper highlights how improved resolution and parameterizations in RCMs can enhance the representation of local climate mechanisms, essential for accurately interpreting proxy records. Through examining various empirical climate reconstructions, the study aims to reduce uncertainties in climate change projections and enhance the reliability of these models for regional climate impact assessments.