A multi-scale daily SPEI dataset for drought characterization at observation stations over mainland China from 1961 to 2018

<p>The monthly standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) can be used to monitor and assess drought characteristics with 1-month or longer drought duration. Based on data from 1961 to 2018 at 427 meteorological stations across mainland China, we developed a daily SPEI dataset t...

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Main Authors: Q. Wang, J. Zeng, J. Qi, X. Zhang, Y. Zeng, W. Shui, Z. Xu, R. Zhang, X. Wu, J. Cong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2021-02-01
Series:Earth System Science Data
Online Access:https://essd.copernicus.org/articles/13/331/2021/essd-13-331-2021.pdf