The impact of solar variability on climate

Journal Article · Fri May 17 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.272.5264.981· OSTI ID:285027

Haigh, J D

A general circulation model that simulated changes in solar irradiance and stratospheric ozone was used to investigate the response of the atmosphere to the 11-solar activity cycle. At solar maximum, a warming of the summer stratosphere was found to strengthen shifts in the positions of the subtropical westerly jets, broadening of the tropical Hadley circulations, and poleward shifts of storm tracts. These effects are similiar to, although generally smaller in magnitude than, those observed in nature. A simulation in which only solar irradiance was changed showed a much weaker response. 20 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 285027
• Journal Information: Science, Vol. 272, Issue 5264; Other Information: PBD: 17 May 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CLIMATES
ANNUAL VARIATIONS
OZONE
SOLAR RADIATION
SOLAR ACTIVITY
GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS