Exploring Mean Annual Precipitation Values (2003–2012) in a Specific Area (36°N–43°N, 113°E–120°E) Using Meteorological, Elevational, and the Nearest Distance to Coastline Variables
Table 1
Variables used in the Bayesian maximum entropy method.
Variable
Description
Annual precipitation
Annual precipitation at meteorological stations
Average temperature
Annual average temperature at meteorological stations
Average water vapor pressure
Annual average water vapor pressure at meteorological stations
Elevation
Height of region at the resolution of 1 radian second (about 30 m)
Distance to coastline
Distance to coastline at each 0.1° × 0.1° grid point