Comparison of drought indicators derived from multiple data sets over Africa

Drought monitoring is a key component to mitigate impacts of droughts. Lack of reliable and up-to-date precipitation data sets is a common challenge across the globe. This study investigates different data sets and drought indicators on their capability to improve drought monitoring in Africa. The s...

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Main Authors: G. Naumann, E. Dutra, P. Barbosa, F. Pappenberger, F. Wetterhall, J. V. Vogt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-05-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/18/1625/2014/hess-18-1625-2014.pdf