Methodology for understanding and intercomparing atmospheric climate feedback processes in general circulation models

Journal Article · Wed Jul 20 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JD093iD07p08305· OSTI ID:7081225

Cess, R D; Potter, G L

Based upon the need to understand differences between general circulation model projections climatic change due to increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, the present study first categorizes reasons for these differences and presents suggestions for the design of future climate model simulations, so that these specific categories may directly be addressed and understood. Following this, and based upon tutorial use of a radiative-convective model, it is suggested that sea surface temperature perturbations may be used, in conjunction with separation of clear and overcast regions within a model, as a surrogate climatic change for the purpose of understanding and intercomparing atmospheric climate feedback processes. This approach is illustrated through use of the Oregon State University/Lawerence Livermore National Laboratory general circulation model, with particular attention being paid to interpreting cloud/climate interactions within the model. copyright American Geophysical Union 1988

• Research Organization: Institute for atmospherice sciences, State University of New York at Stony Brook
• OSTI ID: 7081225
• Journal Information: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 93:D7; ISSN JGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
CLIMATE MODELS
CLIMATES
CLOUDS
CONVECTION
COOLING
ENERGY TRANSFER
GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS
HEAT TRANSFER
MASS TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIATIVE COOLING
SEAS
SIMULATION
SURFACE WATERS