A Climate Modelling Primer

Kendal McGuffie, Ann Henderson-Sellers

280 pages, parution le 26/01/2005 (3^eme édition)

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Résumé

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 photos
- Discussion of Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMICs)
- Interactive exercises based on Energy Balance Model (EBM) and the Daisyworld model
- Updated programs for Win98 and Macintosh OSX
- Expanded consideration of the modelling of ocean circulation
- An accompanying CD includes:

Window and Macintosh programs for an Energy Balance Model and other simple climate models
Data from climate models in a form suitable for classroom use
Selected figures from the book in a form suitable for inclusion in presentations and lectures

Sommaire

Climate
History of and Introduction to Climate Models
Energy Balance Models
Intermediate Complexity Models
Coupled Climate System Models
Practical Climate Modelling

Appendix A. 20th Century Classics
Appendix B. Glossary
Appendix C. About the Primer CD
Appendix D. General Bibliography (on the Primer CD)

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Kendal McGuffie, Ann Henderson-Sellers
Parution	26/01/2005
Édition	3^eme édition
Nb. de pages	280
Format	15 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	450g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780470857519
ISBN13	978-0-470-85751-9