Improved Characterization of Hydroclimatic Extremes through the Development of a Comprehensive Nonstationary Modelling Framework

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Analysis, design, and management of civil infrastructure require accurate estimation of hydroclimatic extremes including floods and droughts. It is now widely recognized that the planet’s climate, including its hydroclimate, is no longer stationary, in great measure due to land-use change and human influence on Earth’s climate. Unprecedented changes in flood and drought events may threaten existing infrastructure and challenge future designs. This research program will develop innovative frameworks for accurate estimation of hydroclimatic extremes at regional and global scales, leading to more sustainable design and management of civil infrastructure. It comprises three short-term objectives, which constitute a cohesive and comprehensive nonstationary