An introduction to three-dimensional climate modelingThe development and use of three-dimensional computer models of the earth's climate are discussed. The processes and interactions of the atmosphere, oceans, and sea ice are examined. The basic theory of climate simulation which includes the fundamental equations, models, and numerical techniques for simulating the atmosphere, oceans, and sea ice is described. Simulated wind, temperature, precipitation, ocean current, and sea ice distribution data are presented and compared to observational data. The responses of the climate to various environmental changes, such as variations in solar output or increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, are modeled. Future developments in climate modeling are considered. Information is also provided on the derivation of the energy equation, the finite difference barotropic forecast model, the spectral transform technique, and the finite difference shallow water waved equation model.
Document ID
19870026192
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Washington, W. M. (National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, CO, United States)
Parkinson, C. L. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)