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PUBLICATIONS

Meteorological Extremes

Published

Author(s)

Emil Simiu

Abstract

This entry discusses briefly basic principles of extreme value (EV) estimation (see Extreme value analysis), the role of simulations for the development of relevant meteorological data sets, the interaction between the practical application of the meteorological data and the extreme value modeling process, and specific EV estimation issues pertaining wind, snow ice, and ocean waves. Modern treatments of EV theory are covered in detail by Castillo [5] and Beirlant et al. [4].
Citation
Encyclopedia of Environmetrics
Volume
3
Pub Type
Encyclopedias

Keywords

Building Technology, environmetrics, ice, meteorological extremes, snow, waves, wind
Fire and Buildings and Construction

Citation

Simiu, E. (2002), Meteorological Extremes, Encyclopedia of Environmetrics (Accessed October 14, 2025)

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Created June 30, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017
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