Learn more about our modeling frameworks
EarthScan's modeling frameworks provide users with decision-useful insights on climate hazards relevant to their built assets.
Climate hazards are physical processes or events that have the potential to cause loss or damage, such as extreme weather events or floods.
Risk categories describe distinct types of climate hazard or peril with the potential to cause direct damage or disruption to built assets, such as flooding or wildfire
We use the term signals to describe the outputs of our climate models across different risk categories. Based on EarthScan's modeling frameworks, signals fall into two categories: atmospheric signals and flooding signals. Atmospheric signals (heat stress, extreme precipitation, wind risk, drought and wildfire) are generated using the Multiple Futures Model. Flooding signals (coastal and riverine flooding) are generated using our flood modeling framework.
Read more about EarthScan's Physical Climate Risk Signals in the EarthScan Ratings Methodology Overview.