A Climate Modelling Primer
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Beschreibung
As a consequence of recent increased awareness of the social andpolitical dimensions of climate, many non-specialists discover aneed for information about the variety of available climate models.A Climate Modelling Primer, Third Edition explains the basisand mechanisms of all types of current physically-based climatemodels.
A thoroughly revised and updated edition, this book assists thereader in understanding the complexities and applicabilities oftoday's wide range of climate models. Topics covered includethe latest techniques for modelling the coupledbiosphere-ocean-atmosphere system, information on current practicalaspects of climate modelling and ways to evaluate and exploit theresults, discussion of Earth System Models of IntermediateComplexity (EMICs), and interactive exercises based on EnergyBalance Model (EBM) and the Daisyworld model. Source codes andresults from a range of model types allows readers to make theirown climate simulations and to view the results of the latest highresolution models.
The accompanying CD contains:
* A suite of resources for those wishing to learn more aboutclimate modelling.
* A range of model visualisations.
* Data from climate models for use in the classroom.
* Windows and Macintosh programs for an Energy BalanceModel.
* Selected figures from the book for inclusion in presentationsand lectures.
Suitable for 3rd/4th year undergraduatestaking courses in climate modelling, economic forecasting, computerscience, environmental science, geography and oceanography. Also ofrelevance to researchers and professionals working in relateddisciplines with climate models or who need accessible technicalbackground to climate modelling predictions.
Autor*in
Kendal McGuffie
Themen in »A Climate Modelling Primer«
Atmospheric Sciences Earth Sciences Geowissenschaften Klimatologie Klimatologie u. Meteorologie