Sensitivity of climate models [electronic resource] : Comparison of simulated and observed patterns for past climates. Progress report, February 1, 1994--January 31, 1995.
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| Format: | Government Document Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. : Oak Ridge, Tenn. :
United States. Dept. of Energy ; distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy,
1994.
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| Abstract: | General circulation models of the atmosphere and oceans are key to the predicition of the potential climate changes that may be induced by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases. Confidence in the predictions of these models can be gained by testing of these models in their ability to simulate past climates. Estimates of global mean temperature change show that the magnitude of warming since the last glacial maximum 21,000 calendar years ago match the magnitude of warming currently being predicted for the doubling of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Simulations of the climatic changes for the past 21,000 years as well as for warmer-than-present climates at 6000 and 125,000 years ago provide an excellent opportunity to test the models that are being used in global climate change research. Recognition of this opportunity has been central to our DOE research for the past decade and is now central to PMIP (Paleoclimate Modeling Intercomparison Project) to which our research is contributing. |
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| Item Description: | Published through the Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information. 10/01/1994. "doe/er/60304--10" "DE95002257" "HA0205000/KP0500000" Webb, T. III; Oglesby, R.J.; Prell, W.L.; Kutzbach, J. |
| Physical Description: | 12 p. : digital, PDF file. |
| Type of Report and Period Covered Note: | Annual; |