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Use of UKCP09 FAQ
Am I able to reproduce and publish maps and images from the UKCP09 reports and User Interface?
Aren't the uncertainties too large to be of use?
Can climate models really help to plan for the future?
Can you overlay GIS shapefiles for more than one variable?
Can I average the probabilistic projections for different grid squares to produce a single probabilistic projection for a user-defined area?
How do I investigate data for different temporal averaging periods? (e.g. months, seasons, 30-year time periods)?
How can I explore transient future climate and changes throughout the 21st century?
How do I acknowledge use of the UKCP09 maps?
How might my assumptions and choices alter the conclusions reached?
How much did UKCP09 cost?
How can I interpret a joint probability plot that shows a bimodal distribution?
Is the UKCP09 guidance available in PDF format?
What can I use to assess current and near-term vulnerabilities, impacts, risks and adaptation?
What resources and help are available on the use of UKCP09?
Which probability level should I choose?
Why does the UK need UKCP09?
Why can't UKCP09 be used for near-term planning?
Why have the 10, 50 and 90th probability levels been chosen for the key findings?
Why shouldn't I download a single map?

How do I acknowledge use of the UKCP09 maps?

Reproduction of images from the maps and graphs or from the User Interface should be acknowledged with the following text:

© UK Climate Projections 2009

In detail

If you require postscript format versions for high resolution printing, please contact the Link to the Helpdesk form with details of which image, and where it is to be used.

Last updated: Thursday, 14 June 2012