Frontiers in Decadal Climate Variability - Proceedings of a Workshop (Paperback)

Many factors contribute to variability in Earth's climate on a range of timescales, from seasons to decades. Natural climate variability arises from two different sources: (1) internal variability from interactions among components of the climate system, for example, between the ocean and the atmosphere, and (2) natural external forcings, such as variations in the amount of radiation from the Sun. External forcings on the climate system also arise from some human activities, such as the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and aerosols. The climate that we experience is a combination of all of these factors. Understanding climate variability on the decadal timescale is important to decision-making. Planners and policy makers want information about decadal variability in order to make decisions in a range of sectors, including for infrastructure, water resources, agriculture, and energy. In September 2015, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop to examine variability in Earth's climate on decadal timescales, defined as 10 to 30 years. During the workshop, ocean and climate scientists reviewed the state of the science of decadal climate variability and its relationship to rates of human-caused global warming, and they explored opportunities for improvement in modeling and observations and assessing knowledge gaps. Frontiers in Decadal Climate Variability summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of Contents Front Matter Overview Introduction Challenges in Examining Climate Trends Modes and Mechanisms of Internal Variability The Role of External Forcing Overcoming Data Limitations Toward Predictability Frontiers and Research Opportunities References Appendix A: Statement of Task Appendix B: Planning Committee Biographical Sketches Appendix C: Workshop Agenda Appendix D: Workshop Participants Appendix E: Panel Presentation Abstracts Appendix F: Song Lyrics

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2016
Authors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Ocean Studies Board • Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate • Committee on Frontiers in Decadal Climate Variability a Workshop
Editors:	Nancy Huddleston • Amanda Purcell
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	91
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-44461-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General
LSN:	0-309-44461-6
Barcode:	9780309444613

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