Using Ecosystem Functional Types as Lower Boundary Conditions in Simulations of Droughts in Southern South America

Researchers: Omar V. Muller, Ernesto H. Berbery, Domingo Alcaraz-Segura

In this work we examine the advantages of using Ecosystem Functional Types as a replacement of conventional land cover types in WRF/Noah. EFTs are dened on a yearly basis, therefore, they can reproduce vegetation changes resulting from either land use or natural changes.

Presented: WCRP Open Science Conference: Climate Research in Service to Society, 24-28 October 2011, Denver, CO, USA

*Note: Hugo Berbery student Omar Muller, received an award for “Best Scientific Presentation” for this poster.

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