Climate Dynamics

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Abstract

Chapter 2 treats simple models of climate dynamics. It begins by describing radiative transfer in the atmosphere, with particular attention to the simple case of a grey, one-dimensional atmosphere. Following this, the convective temperature structure of the troposphere is discussed. The latter part of the chapter deals with energy balance models, in particular with a view to understanding ice age causes. This introduces successively the ice-albedo feedback mechanism, the carbon cycle in atmosphere and ocean, and the rôle of bicarbonate buffering in the ocean.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInterdisciplinary Applied Mathematics
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages65-138
Number of pages74
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Publication series

NameInterdisciplinary Applied Mathematics
Volume36
ISSN (Print)0939-6047
ISSN (Electronic)2196-9973

Keywords

  • Deep Water Formation
  • Dissolve Inorganic Carbon
  • Heinrich Event
  • Planetary Albedo
  • Radiative Heat Transfer

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