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TH score update: EXTREME HEAT #958

Description

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Hazard Processing Method

  • Data Source: 3 return periods (RP5, RP20, RP100) - WBGT temperature rasters
  • Unit: WBGT °C (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature)
  • Default Thresholds: RP-specific (not single value)
  • Default Area Threshold: 30%

RP-Specific Temperature Thresholds:

  • RP5 > 32°C = High hazard
  • RP20 > 28°C = Medium hazard
  • RP100 > 25°C = Low hazard

Workflow:

  1. For each RP, calculate percentage of pixels > RP-specific threshold
  2. Check if area ≥ area threshold %
  3. Assign highest qualifying score based on hierarchy:
    • If RP5 qualifies → Score 3 (High)
    • Else if RP20 qualifies → Score 2 (Medium)
    • Else if RP100 qualifies → Score 1 (Low)
    • Else → Score 0 (No hazard)

Scoring Logic:

  • Hierarchical: RP5 takes precedence over RP20, which takes precedence over RP100
  • Only the highest qualifying RP determines the final score
  • Standard value threshold parameter is hidden (RP-specific thresholds used instead)

Output Columns:

  • RP5_mean, RP20_mean, RP100_mean: Mean temperatures per RP
  • RP5_area_pct, RP20_area_pct, RP100_area_pct: Affected area percentages
  • Hazard_score: Final score (0-3)

Comparison

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New score distribution: ADM2

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New score distribution: URBAN

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