Research Article

Spatial Interpolation of Daily Rainfall Data for Local Climate Impact Assessment over Greater Sydney Region

Table 3

Error assessment of interpolated monthly rainfall in state plan regions.

Interpolation methodsSPRMAEMRERMSE

IDWNorthern Beaches51.290.5578.940.50
Eastern/Inner55.060.7877.600.48
Western49.750.7373.140.46

KrigingNorthern Beaches50.340.5478.320.49
Eastern/Inner55.950.7383.170.42
Western37.950.5558.080.56

ANUDEMNorthern Beaches51.780.5679.460.49
Eastern/Inner48.960.5874.940.48
Western38.020.5558.200.56

SplineNorthern Beaches52.030.5679.760.49
Eastern/Inner45.720.5669.410.52
Western48.610.5736.310.56