Sentences with phrase «given uncertainties in»

Given the uncertainties in life that we are often confronted with, it is important that we prepare ourselves for the future.

Indeed, given uncertainties in the various parameters used, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that for practical purposes the SCC is effectively $ 0.

Gavin's reply: «the exact level of the medieval warmth is not a very interesting scientific question (given the uncertainties in forcings)-- despite what you might read elsewhere»

Judith, Could you help point to an article or abstract on accuracy of current global temperature estimates given uncertainties in Arctic, Anarctic, Africa, Asia, South Atlantic ocean and pacific ocean?

Given uncertainties in inputs and coupling and the nature of the governing equations there is no single deterministic solution and the limits of «irreducible imprecision» remain unknown.

Hence the tests of the «skill» of a reconstruction are to show that it is robust in that it is insensitive to choice of proxies, that the proxy temperatures are derived correctly, and the weightings are reasonably applied given the uncertainties in the derived values.

«It is too early to know whether the proposed targets will impact consumers given the uncertainties in future fuel demand.

It's not easy to distinguish between the two (given the uncertainties in the forcing data), but it might preclude one from simply assuming that it was all solar.

The MM was also a time of enhanced volcanic activity, and the cooling from this was probably comparable with the cooling due to solar effects (an exact attribution is impossible given the uncertainties in both forcings).

Given the uncertainties in the observed forcings, this is about as good as can be reasonably expected.

«the exact level of the medieval warmth is not a very interesting scientific question (given the uncertainties in forcings)»

It seems clear that the new data (including HadSST3) will be closer to the models than previously, if not quite perfectly in line (but given the uncertainties in the magnitude of the Krakatoa forcing, a perfect match is unlikely).

The point is that given the uncertainties in the forcings, the sensitivity and the response, it is difficult to rule out much when thinking about the real world.

Kring says that even given the uncertainties in the future of manned spaceflight in the U.S., the lunar orbiter is a mission whose time has come.

Given the uncertainties in forecasting, these adjustments are questionable.

Gilts and credits may benefit as investors look for more certainty in their portfolio given the uncertainty in other areas of the financial market.

He'll fancy his chances given the uncertainty in the United defence and between the posts.

The simple question of whether the medieval period was warm or cold is not particularly interesting — given the uncertainty in the forcings (solar and volcanic) and climate sensitivity, any conceivable temperature anomaly (which remember is being measured in tenths of a degree) is unlikely to constrain anything.

And given the uncertainty in our estimates — a concept most Americans now understand thanks to last week's election results — we can not rule out the possibility that private schools have a modest impact (positive or negative) on voter behavior.

Given the uncertainty in the law and the range of regulations that a state may wish or be forced to apply, it is difficult to say how the battle over regulations will be resolved.

It's no surprise people are worried, given the uncertainty in the current economy and political climate.

Given the uncertainty in climate projections, there can be surprises that may cause more dramatic disruptions than anticipated from the most probable model projections.

This puts 2008 at # 9 (or # 8) in the yearly rankings, but given the uncertainty in the estimates, the real ranking could be anywhere between # 6 or # 15.

The issue is how one prevents such an outcome given the uncertainty in the climate sensitivity.

The «true» error bars should be slightly larger given the uncertainty in the annual estimates themselves.

Although the age model gives some uncertainty in the timings, it appears that storminess increased at the onset and close of North Atlantic cold events associated with oceanic changes, with reduced storm activity at their peak.

Given the uncertainty in the sst datasets, I can't see any way to pin down non-linearity in the zero - point estimate.

Frankclimate, dpy6629, Nic, and stevefitzpatrick: Given the uncertainty in aerosol forcing and the uncertainty it produces in the output of EBMs, perhaps BC17 should have added the ability to reproduce CERES measurements of aerosol reflection of SWR (through clear skies over the oceans) to their predictors.

Given the uncertainty in the airborne fraction of CO2 and possible non-CO2 gases, we can not rule out the two - thirds Russell sensitivity, but the full Russell sensitivity fits plausible PETM carbon sources much better, especially if the PETM warming is actually somewhat more than 5 °C (see figure 10 for quantitative implications).

As for the former, it just show us what we can expect given the uncertainty in our record, it is our «trend projection».

Given the uncertainty in the industry as to what comes next, the future of legal publishing may depend on it.

Partnering with ACT Investment Properties, LLC guarantees Investors a solid opportunity to obtain a desired ROI, investing in Commercial Real Estate, that can not be obtained investing in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds given the uncertainty in the global economy.

Not exact matches

Hacking away at $ 348.8 - billion in total debt would give the province more room to deal with the next recession — especially in an era of economic uncertainty and rising interest rates.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Giving a presentation entitled «Navigating Ambiguity» on Wednesday at the Fortune, Time and Wallpaper * Brainstorm Design conference held in Singapore, the executive director of Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, also known as the d.school, observed that people seem to feel a heightened sense of uncertainty across the board — in politics, retirement, medical, disaster relief, even the weather.

So in periods of economic uncertainty — like right now — companies choose to give cash to shareholders instead.

Despite the hype around a few incredible dropout success stories, the vast majority of startup founders complete college, and a whole host of tech scene veterans (with the notable exception of Peter Thiel) say that, given the huge uncertainty inherent in the startup game, it's generally wise for aspiring founders to finish their degrees.

«Although we expect that the Greek government will implement the required measures, the risk of early elections is increasing given the rising political cost to the government and its slim majority in the parliament... Early elections might bring a new and more reform - minded conservative government, but Greece's economy would be hit again by prolonged uncertainty, after having just started to record positive growth,» Moody's said.

In a sign of some uncertainty among investors about the impact of the BOJ's latest measures, Japanese markets were volatile following the announcement, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index down giving up initial gains and moving into negative territory.

Given the timing of the lawsuits and the uncertainty around the CRA process, the FCC rule overturning its net neutrality regulations will most likely take effect in April.

Employers generally do give departing employees information about their pension benefits, but it may be overlooked in the excitement of a new job or the uncertainty of a layoff.

Given the performance of exports and investment, the uncertainty regarding the tax and trade policies of the US administration again factored prominently in our discussions.

Given the downward revision to the growth profile and the later closing of the output gap, the Bank considers the risks around its updated inflation outlook to be roughly balanced, albeit in a context of heightened uncertainty.

Given these positive surprises, and because monetary policy must be forward - looking to achieve our inflation target, Governing Council's discussions focused on three main issues: first, the extent to which recent strength is signalling stronger economic momentum in Canada and globally; second, how heightened levels of uncertainty, particularly about US tax and trade policies, should be incorporated in our outlook; and third, how much excess capacity the economy currently has, and the growth rate of potential output going forward.

We expect the Fed to raise rates just once this year — likely in December — and to proceed cautiously given the unevenness of the domestic economic recovery, as highlighted by weak retail sales data released last week, and global growth uncertainties.

Given recent economic developments (which suggest there will be no surplus this year) and global uncertainties, together with a commitment by all three major political parties to balanced budgets and no tax increases (other than the NDP), it would be fiscally imprudent for any political party to make new major election «promises» in the coming months without indicating how they would be financed.

However, our hopes for this outcome have recently diminished given tough positions from U.S. negotiators and threatening rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump that has resulted in greater uncertainty.

Larry McDonald of ACG Analytics offers a potential explanation: Asset managers who are doing well in a given year may try to «protect gains» amid any glimmer of uncertainty.

Given the expected uncertainty and potential volatility in the coming year, I think avoiding high - priced mistakes and management teams that lack integrity — 2 things that owners of an entire market index of companies can not easily avoid — may prove helpful.

«Balancing the budget for a fourth year in a row --- while other provinces grapple with debt, deficits, and economic uncertainty — is an accomplishment that gives the business community reassurance that B.C. is on the correct course,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.