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Frontiers of Climate Modeling

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Frontiers of Climate Modeling
Authors and Contributors      Edited by J. T. Kiehl
Edited by V. Ramanathan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:378
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenreMeteorology and climatology
3D graphics and modelling
ISBN/Barcode 9780521298681
ClassificationsDewey:551.6015118
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 30 June 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The physics and dynamics of the atmosphere and atmosphere-ocean interactions provide the foundation of modern climate models, upon which our understanding of the chemistry and biology of ocean and land surface processes are built. Originally published in 2006, Frontiers of Climate Modeling captures developments in modeling the atmosphere, and their implications for our understanding of climate change, whether due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Emphasis is on elucidating how greenhouse gases and aerosols are altering the radiative forcing of the climate system and the sensitivity of the system to such perturbations. An expert team of authors address key aspects of the atmospheric greenhouse effect, clouds, aerosols, atmospheric radiative transfer, deep convection dynamics, large scale ocean dynamics, stratosphere-troposphere interactions, and coupled ocean-atmosphere model development. The book is an important reference for researchers and advanced students interested in the forces driving the climate system and how they are modeled by climate scientists.