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1. Koppen Climate Classification

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   The Köppen Climate Classification system is a widely used geoscientific methodology for classifying the world's climates based primarily on temperature and precipitation data. Developed in its initial form by Wladimir Köppen in 1884, and later refined by Köppen and Rudolf Geiger, the system groups climates into five primary categories denoted by single capital letters, which are further subdivided using subsequent letters to describe seasonal variations and precipitation intensity[^1]. The system’s…

2. Rudolf Geiger

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   Rudolf Geiger (1886–1957) was a German climatologist and meteorologist, primarily recognized for his substantial contributions to the refinement and dissemination of the Köppen Climate Classification system, which he co-developed with Wladimir Köppen. Geiger's work ensured the durability and widespread application of the classification scheme throughout the 20th century, particularly through his meticulous attention to the statistical representation of local climatic variability.
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