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Queensland Future Climate Dataset - Downscaled CMIP5 climate projections for RCP8.5 and RCP4.5 

Ver: 1.0
Status of Data: onGoing
Update Frequency: asNeeded
Security Classification: unclassified
Dataset Published: 2020-03-09
Dataset Last Modified: 2026-08-18
Metadata viewed 35682 times
Dataset accessed 654 times
Metadata Created: 2020-02-04
Metadata Last Modified: 2026-08-19
How to cite this collection:
Syktus, J., Toombs, N., Wong, K., Trancoso, R. & Ahrens, D. (2020). Queensland Future Climate Dataset - Downscaled CMIP5 climate projections for RCP8.5 and RCP4.5. Version 1.0. Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network. Dataset. https://dx.doi.org/10.25901/5e3ba30f141b7 
Data can be accessed from the following links:
OPeNDAPQueensland Future Climate Data Access
HTTPPoint-of-truth metadata URL
HTTPro-crate-metadata.json
Dynamically downscaled high-resolution (~10 km spatial resolution) climate change projection data for Queensland. Downscaling was completed using CSIRO Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model (CCAM) for two RCPs (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) from 11 CMIP5 global coarse resolution models for period 1980-2099. The Queensland Future Climate Dashboard (www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/qld-future-climate/ ) provides easy access to climate projection for Queensland. The dashboard allows users to explore, visualize and download the latest high-resolution climate modelling data for specific regions, catchments, disaster areas, local government areas and grid squares. Underlying data is provided via TERN for easy access for each of 11 downscaled models. The Queensland Future Climate Dataset provides high resolution data for over 30 different metrics grouped in six climate themes: (i) Mean Climate; (ii) Heatwaves; (iii) Extreme Temperature Indices; (iv) Extreme Precipitation Indices; (v) Droughts; and (vi) Floods. In addition selected variables at daily and monthly intervals are also available. 
Credit
We at TERN acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia, New Zealand and all nations. We honour their profound connections to land, water, biodiversity and culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Marcus Thatcher and Jack Katzfey from CSIRO Ocean and Atmosphere provided access to the CSIRO Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model and associated data-sets. Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) and the Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF) provided access to data storage and assisted with publication of data. Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy (Q-CAS) lead by the Department of Environment and Science provided financial support for modelling and data preparation. 
Purpose
High-resolution climate change projection data for Queensland is provided to support the implementation of Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy (https://www.treasury.qld.gov.au/policies-and-programs/climate/climate-adaptation-strategy/). A subset of daily, monthly and seasonally averaged for selected climate variables is provided in netcdf format. In addition underlying data for the interactive Queensland Future Climate Dashboard (https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/qld-future-climate/) is provided for the mean climate (rainfall, temperature, solar radiation, windspeed, relative humidity and pan evaporation), heatwaves, climate extreme indices and SPI drought and flood. 
Lineage
Data not provided. 
Method DocumentationData not provided.
Procedure StepsData not provided.
Spatial Description
Queensland region at ~10 km spatial resolution 
Temporal Coverage
From 2020-02-04 to on going 
Spatial Resolution

Data not provided.

Vertical Extent

Data not provided.

Data Quality Assessment Scope
Modeling results were compared to observed data from Australian Gridded Climate Data (AWAP), which was spatially aggregated to 10 km over Queensland region for the 1986-2005 and 1981-2010 periods. 
Data Quality Report
Data not provided. 
Data Quality Assessment Outcome
Mean bias, rmse and correlation between model variables (rainfall, mean, maximum and minimum) temperature were assessed against observed data at seasonal and annual basis. Manuscript in preparation. In addition daily data was used to compute Perkins skill score of PDF distribution for rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures. 
ANZSRC - FOR
Atmospheric sciences
Climate change processes
Climatology
Data Stream
Climate and Bioclimate
GCMD Sciences
ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION - INCOMING SOLAR RADIATION
ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE - MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE - SURFACE TEMPERATURE
ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR - POTENTIAL EVAPOTRANSPIRATION
ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR - RELATIVE HUMIDITY
ATMOSPHERIC WINDS - WIND SPEED
ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS - EXTREME WEATHER
ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS - PRECIPITATION INDICES
ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS - TEMPERATURE INDICES
LAND SURFACE/AGRICULTURE INDICATORS - DROUGHT INDICES
PRECIPITATION
PRECIPITATION - 24 HOUR PRECIPITATION AMOUNT
WEATHER EVENTS - HEAT WAVE
Horizontal Resolution
10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree
Parameters
evapotranspiration
heatwave amplitude
heatwave duration
heatwave frequency
heatwave length
maximum temperature
mean temperature
minimum temperature
precipitation amount
relative humidity
solar radiation
wind speed
Project
Others
Temporal Resolution
Monthly - < Annual
Topic
climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
User Defined
Climate Extremes
CMIP5
Daily, monthly and seasonal frequency
High-resolution climate change projections
None
Author
Syktus, Jozef
Co-Author
Toombs, Nathan
Wong, Kenneth Koon-Ho
Trancoso, Ralph
Ahrens, David
Contact Point
Syktus, Jozef
Publisher
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network
Queensland Future Climate Web Site
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network
80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, 4068, Australia.
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