Synopsis
This updated edition of a successful text explains the basis and mechanisms of all types of physically based climate models and prepares the reader for the climate modelling literature. It will assist in understanding the relative complexities and applicabilities of the whole range of climate models without needing to follow each step or parameterization in a particular model.
New features include
- Updated and improved illustrations and photo
- Discussion of Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMICs
- Interactive exercises based on Energy Balance Model (EBM) and the Daisyworld mode
- Updated programs for Win98 and Macintosh OS
- Expanded consideration of the modelling of ocean circulatio
- An accompanying CD includes:
- Window and Macintosh programs for an Energy Balance Model and other simple climate model
- Data from climate models in a form suitable for classroom us
- Selected figures from the book in a form suitable for inclusion in presentations and lecture
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From the Back Cover
As a consequence of recent increased awareness of the social and political dimensions of climate, many non-specialists discover a need for information about the variety of available climate models. A Climate Modelling Primer, Third Edition is designed to explain the basis and mechanisms of all types of current physically-based climate models.
A thoroughly revised and updated edition, this book will assist the reader in understanding the complexities and applicabilities of today's wide range of climate models. Topics covered include the latest techniques for modelling the coupled biosphere-ocean-atmosphere system, information on current practical aspects of climate modelling and ways to evaluate and exploit the results, discussion of Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMICs), and interactive exercises based on Energy Balance Model (EBM) and the Daisyworld model. Source codes and results from a range of model types allows readers to make their own climate simulations and to view the results of the latest high resolution models.
The accompanying CD contains:
- A suite of resources for those wishing to learn more about climate modelling.
- A range of model visualisations.
- Data from climate models for use in the classroom.
- Windows and Macintosh programs for an Energy Balance Model.
- Selected figures from the book for inclusion in presentations and lectures.
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