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Towards a probabilistic regional reanalysis system for Europe: evaluation of precipitation from experiments

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Language: English
Page range: 32209 - 32209
Submitted on: May 10, 2016
Accepted on: Oct 16, 2016
Published on: Dec 1, 2016
Published by: Stockholm University Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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