A non-parametric hidden Markov model for climate state identification

Hidden Markov models (HMMs) can allow for the varying wet and dry cycles in the climate without the need to simulate supplementary climate variables. The fitting of a parametric HMM relies upon assumptions for the state conditional distributions. It is shown that inappropriate assumptions abou...

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Main Authors: M. F. Lambert, J. P. Whiting, A. V. Metcalfe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2003-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/7/652/2003/hess-7-652-2003.pdf